identifying a research problem

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Identifying a Research

ProblemEstela C. Itaas

Bukidnon State College

Malaybalay City


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at s pro emidentification?

Problem identification is the processof finding or determining which areais to be studied.

This could deal on relationshipbetween variables

This could deal with differences andcomparisons among variables


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It could make an inquiry into the

extent of influence among thevariables

It could look into the effects on anexperiment between control andexperimental groups


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ere cou one get easof problems to be

researched on? Experiences

Literature and

studies\Bibliography\published andunpublished reference materials

National and societal concerns

Technological change


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What are some problem

areas in education? Research related to the developmentof an individual

Curricular research Social and economic condition

research

Research on teaching and learning


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Research on educationaladministration

Research on individual differences Research and development of

technology in education

Historical research in education Experimental research on teaching

and learning effectiveness


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Sources of literature for

problem identification The Education Index/Psychologicalabstracts/Sociological abstracts

The Encyclopedia of Educational Research The Handbook of research in Teaching

The Review of Educational Research

Review of journals, handbooks, yearbooks,published by professional associations


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3-dimensional model for

problem consideration Available inputs Instructional activities

Anticipated outcomes


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Factors to be considered in

selecting a research problem The researchers area of interest

Availability of funds

The investigators ability and training


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Characteristics of a good

problem statement The problem should express arelation between 2 or more variables

The problem should be stated clearlyand unambiguously in question form

The problem should imply possibilities

of empirical testing


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r ter a or assess ngappropriateness of a research

problem Is it a problem that can be effectivelysolved through a process of research?

Is the problem significant? Is it a new problem? Will it be designed such that the

influence of extraneous variables arelimited?


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To what extent are the findingsgeneralizable?

Is the research feasible Is the researcher competent to plan and

carry out the type of study planned?

Does he know enough about the field tounderstand its significant aspects?

Is he skillful to develop, administer, andinterpret necessary data gathering

devices and procedures?


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Are relevant data accessible?

Will the necessary financialresources be available to carry onthe study?

Will there be enough time tocomplete the project?


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WORKSHOP ACTIVITY Think of a researchable problem Identify the possible questions that you

could research on

Discuss your problems with a partner Decide which final problems should you

consider in relation to the topic,instrument, statistical treatment

Present the problems you have made


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Some samples of

research problems The culture of cheating among high schoolstudents: Its implications to qualitylearning

Determinants of students achievement inthe basic subjects

Newly-hired teachers competencies inteaching the basic elementary subjects: Abasis for intervention training


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More samples of titles

Demographic attributes of pupilsbelong to the indigenous tribal group:basis for assistance

Perceptions of abortion amongcollege students: Its implications tomorale values

Internet communication: Itsimplications to morality in media


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More sample of titles

Feedback of children of OFWparents: Implications to thepsychological development of children

TV viewing of students and their

academic performance: Basis forparental guidance Instructional behaviors of teachers

and pupils in English, Science &Mathematics classes


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More sample titles

Home Practices contributing tocorruption in society: A basis forreview of Filipino Value System

Value system of marginalized

families: Basis for moral recoveryprogram

Perceptions of students on what

makes a good Mathematics teacher:Reference for best practices


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Sample of Problem

This study will assess the vulnerability

of selected sectors to climate changeand their coping mechanisms.

Specifically it will answer the following

questions:

Title: Vulnerability of Selected sectorsto climate change and their coping

mechanism


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Problem 1. What is the extent of vulnerability of thefollowing to climate change:

1.1 farmers;

1.2 children & youth;

1.3 senior citizens; and

1.4 Indigenous people?

Problem 2. What are the coping mechanismssuggested to mitigate the vulnerability of thesectors to climate change?


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Title: Assessment on theSelf-Reliance Seminar For the

Upliftment of Women1. What is the assessment of women on

their seminar on Self-Reliance?2. What problems have they encountered in

their SW on self-reliance?3. What projects were identified by themto uplift their living?

4. What intervention strategies did they

utilize to help alleviate their economicconditions?

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