MCQ on Research Problem Formulation

What is a research problem?

• A vague idea

• A clear statement of an issue to be studied

• A hypothesis

• A conclusion

The FIRST step in research process is:

• Literature review

• Data collection

• Formulating research problem

• Analysis

A good research problem should be:

• Broad

• Ambiguous

• Clear and specific

• Complex only

Which is NOT a characteristic of a good research problem?

• Feasible

• Ethical

• Unclear

• Researchable

Research problem helps to:

• Confuse direction

• Guide the study

• Replace hypothesis

• Avoid data

A research problem must be:

• Based on guess

• Researchable

• Opinion-based

• Random

Which is a source of research problem?

• Personal interest

• Clinical experience

• Literature

• All of the above

A problem that cannot be studied empirically is:

• Good

• Acceptable

• Not suitable for research

• Ideal

Which question is researchable?

• What is the best life?

• Does exercise reduce BP?

• Is happiness important?

• What is beauty?

A research problem should be:

• Too broad

• Narrow and manageable

• Undefined

• Philosophical only