Research Paper Statement Questions

Which section of a research paper clearly identifies what the researcher intends to study?

• Introduction

• Statement of the Problem

• Hypothesis

• Methodology

The statement of the problem is usually presented in what form?

• Phrases

• Sentences and Questions

• Equations

• Tables

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the statement of the problem?

• To prove the researcher’s hypothesis

• To guide the entire research process

• To summarize the findings

• To present a review of literature

A good statement of the problem should be…

• General only

• Vague and broad

• Clear and researchable

• Difficult to answer

Which question is NOT appropriate for a statement of the problem?

• What is the demographic profile of the respondents?

• Is there a significant difference between variables?

• How many pages does this paper contain?

• What are the effects of stress on student performance?

The statement of the problem usually contains two parts: the __________ and the __________.

• Hypothesis, Introduction

• General Problem, Specific Problems

• Findings, Conclusion

• Questions, Answers

Which of the following shows a general statement of the problem?

• “What is the level of academic performance of students in Science?”

• “What is the demographic profile of the students in terms of age and gender?”

• “How does motivation affect student performance in Mathematics?”

• “To determine the overall factors influencing academic achievement of Grade 10 students.”

A specific problem usually starts with:

• “Why is it…”

• “Is there…” or “What is…”

• “The result shows…”

• “Therefore, it is…”

In quantitative research, the statement of the problem often leads to…

• Recommendations

• Data analysis only

• Hypothesis formulation

• A literature review

Which is NOT a characteristic of a good problem statement?

• Clear

• Measurable

• Researchable

• Subjective