8. Research problem/topic
What then is a research problem?
A research problem may be seen as a felt difficulty in a given area.
Such difficulties pose an obstacle or a puzzle to individual/individuals and hinder them from achieving their desired objectives.
The difficult situation must be of concern to a researcher in order to find a solution.
Arriving at a solution implies that the obstacle or puzzle or difficulty has been removed.
A research problem therefore is that difficult condition that hinders or blocks the individual's achievement of set goals/objectives.
A problem can also be seen as unanswered question which has persisted over a period of time.
-Students should bear in mind that not all educational problems are _______.
A researchable problem is one that is amendable to investigation.
Pay attention to the feasibility of your research problem or topic and whether it can be researched systematically.
Determine the resources needed to conduct the study, your interest level, its size and complexity, as well as the value of your results or solution for both theory and practice.