Understanding Research Problems

What are the two types of research problems?

• Qualitative research problems and quantitative research problems.

• Primary research problems and secondary research problems.

• Exploratory research problems and descriptive research problems.

• Applied research problems and theoretical research problems.

What are the two steps involved in formulating a research problem?

• Conducting experiments and analyzing results.

• Reviewing existing literature and writing a thesis statement.

• Identifying a general area of interest and narrowing it down to a specific research question.

• Choosing a research method and collecting data.

Why is it important to discuss the problem with colleagues?

• It is important to discuss the problem with colleagues to gain diverse perspectives and enhance problem-solving.

• To avoid unnecessary discussions and save time.

• To keep the problem confidential and limit input.

• To ensure everyone agrees on the same solution.

What types of literature should researchers review?

• Peer-reviewed journal articles, books, conference proceedings, theses, reports, and grey literature.

• Personal blogs

• Social media posts

• Unpublished manuscripts

What is the difference between conceptual and empirical literature?

• Conceptual literature focuses on practical applications; empirical literature is purely theoretical.

• Conceptual literature is always quantitative; empirical literature is always qualitative.

• Conceptual literature is based on observed data; empirical literature deals with theories.

• Conceptual literature deals with theories and ideas; empirical literature is based on observed data and research findings.

Why must the research problem be defined unambiguously?

• To encourage diverse perspectives on the research topic.

• To ensure clarity and focus in research objectives and methods.

• To make the research process more flexible and adaptable.

• To allow for multiple interpretations of the research problem.

How can examining available literature help in understanding the problem?

• It complicates the understanding of the problem.

• It only focuses on historical data.

• It provides context, identifies gaps, and informs methodologies.

• It eliminates the need for further research.

What is the significance of discriminating relevant data from irrelevant data?

• It increases the amount of data to analyze.

• It has no impact on outcomes.

• It improves decision-making efficiency and accuracy.

• It complicates the decision-making process.