Criteria of a Good Research Problem/Objectives

Criteria of a Good Research Problem/Objectives

1. Criteria of a Good Research Problem Mr. BJ R. AMBAT

2. Criteria of a Good Research Problem Solvable/Researchable Current Interesting clear & unambiguous Empirical & Verifiable Relevant Systematic Significance to the discipline Originality Feasibility Administrative support Peer support Availability of subjects Researcher’s competency Ethical considerations

3. Significance to the Discipline a research problem is significant for a discipline when it is directed to develop or refine the body of professional knowledge.

4. Originality Every research should be new and unique in itself. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the researcher that innovative knowledge is used for selecting a research problem so as to extend the growth of existing body of knowledge in a profession.

5. Feasibility A research should be feasible in terms of time, availability of subjects, facilities, equipment & money and ethical considerations.

6. Administrative Support Financial & psychological support from the administrations is essential to conduct research.

7. Peer Support A climate of shared interest among the professional members promote research activities smoothly

8. Availability of Subjects Sometimes the potential subjects may not meet the study criteria or may be unwilling to participate in the study or may be already participating in another studies. Therefore, the availability of the subjects should be well ensured in advance.

9. Researchers Competence A research problem can only be feasible if it is in accordance with the researcher’s competence. A researcher should be capable to handle a given research problem.

10. Availability of Subjects Sometimes the potential subjects may not meet the study criteria or may be unwilling to participate in the study or may be already participating in another studies. Therefore, the availability of the subjects should be well ensured in advance.

11. Ethical Soundness the research problem selected should be cleared by the ethical committee without undue hurdles. A very important topic of research cannot be considered feasible until & unless it is in accordance with the ethical guidelines.

12. Solvable/Researchable -only a research problem that is solvable is considered to be good. A researcher should minimize the chances of insolvability -this aspect of the problem may pose ambiguity and hence a researcher should ensure the solvability of the problem that is selected .

13. Current A good research problem must be based on the current problems and needs of the profession. Thus the result generated will be of more use. Furthermore, more number of the professionals will be interested in the research conducted on the current issues of their profession.

14. Interesting a research problem must be as per the motivation of the researcher and it should be fascinating to the researcher. Thus a research will be conducted with full enthusiasm and not merely for its accomplishment.

15. Clear and Unambiguous the research problem selected should be clear in its ability to reflect or give clues regarding the various aspects of methodology.

16. Empirical and Verifiable the research problem selected to be researched should amenable to scientific inquiry . The research should be verifiable by scientific calculations.

17. Relevant the research problem chosen to be researched should be relevant to the profession, time, need the competency of the researcher.

18. Systematic the research problem should be systematic- in the sense the researcher should have arrived at the problem statement following relevant selection parameters or criteria .

19. THE RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

20. THE RESEARCH OBJECTIVES is a clear, concise, declarative statement, which provides direction to investigate the variables under the study the objectives of a research project summarize what is to be achieved by the study without a clear objective a researcher is aimless and directionless in conducting the study.

21. THE RESEARCH OBJECTIVES without focused objectives, no replicable scientific findings can be expected. is a purpose that can be reasonably achieved within the expected timeframe and with the available resources

22. Focus Avoid Unnecessary Data Organization Gives Direction need of research objective

23. TYPES of research objectives General Objective - statement of the long-term or overall goal of the study - the general objectives of the study states what the researcher expects to achieve by the study in general terms . Specific Objectives – specific statements or questions derived from the general objective which are to be answered by the study. - specific objectives are short term and narrow in focus

24. EXAMPLE Research Idea: Vandalism Research Problem: Why is vandalism common among university students ? General Objective: To explain why university students engage in vandalistic acts in school Specific Objectives: 1. To determine the prevalence of students who admitted that hey have committed some vandalistic acts at least once in their college life. 2. To describe the socio-demographic and psychographic profile of this group of students

25. EXAMPLE Research Idea: Poverty and Education Research Problem: What are effects of poverty on education among selected barangays in Dagupan City General Objective: To identify the effects of poverty on education among selected barangays in Dagupan City Specific Objectives: 1 . T o assess the effects of poverty… 2 . T o determine the prevalence of poverty among… 3. To identify the relationship of poverty with the age or other selected demographic variables

26. Methods of stating objective should be presented briefly and concisely should cover the different aspects of the problem and its contributing factors in a coherent way and in a logical sequence . should be clearly phrased in operational terms , specifying exactly what the researcher is going to do, where and for what purpose realistic considering the local conditions. use action verbs that are specific enough to be evaluated

27. KNOWLEDGE DOMAIN Count Match Recognize Define Name Record Describe Outline State Draw Point out Select Identify Quote Reproduce Label Read Repeat List Recite

28. Comprehension Associate Compute Convert Defend Discuss Distinguish Estimate Explain Extend Extrapolate Generalize Give example Infer Paraphrase Predict Rewrite Summarize

29. SYNTHESIS DOMAIN Categorize Combine Compile Compose Create Drive Design Devise Explain Generate Integrate Modify Order Organize Plan Prescribe Propose Rearrange Reconstruct Revise Summarize Specify

30. ANALYSIS DOMAIN Analyze Arrange Breakdown Combine Design Detect Develop Diagram Differentiate Discriminate Illustrate Infer Outline Relate Select Separate Subdivide Utilize

31. APPLICATION DOMAIN Add Apply Calculate Change Complete Compute Demonstrate Discover Examine Graph Interpolate Manipulate Operate Prepare Produce Show Subtract Translate Use Solve Classify Divide Modify

32. EVALUATION DOMAIN Appraise Assess Compare Conclude Contrast Criticize Critique Determine Grade Interpret Judge Justify Measure Rank Support Test

33. EXAMPLE Research Idea: Poverty and Education Research Problem: What are effects of poverty on education among selected barangays in Dagupan City General Objective: To identify the effects of poverty on education among selected barangays in Dagupan City Specific Objectives: 1 . T o assess the effects of poverty… 2 . T o determine the prevalence of poverty among… 3. To identify the relationship of poverty with the age or other selected demographic variables

34. Statement of Research Problem

35. A problem statement is the description of an issue currently existing which needs to be addressed It provides the context for the research study and generates the questions which the research aims to answer The statement of the problem is the focal point of any research. Problem Statement

36. The statement of the problem should clearly indicate what is to be investigated The actual statement may be in a declarative or in a question form. The statement should indicate the variables of interest and the specific relationship between the variables that are to be studied. Criteria of Research Problem Statements

37. Part A (The ideal):  Describes a desired goal or ideal situation; explains how things should be. Part B (The reality):  Describes a condition that prevents the goal, state, or value in Part A from being achieved or realized at this time; explains how the current situation falls short of the goal or ideal. Part C   (The consequences):  Identifies the way you propose to improve the current situation and move it closer to the goal or ideal . Format for Writing a Statement of the Problem

38. Part A (THE IDEAL) According to the XY university mission statement, the university seeks to provide students with a safe, healthy learning environment. Dormitories are one important aspect of that learning environment, since 55% of XY students live in campus dorms and most of these students spend a significant amount of time working in their dorm rooms . However , EXAMPLE

39. Part B (THE REALITY) Students living in dorms A B C, and D currently do not have air conditioning units, and during the hot seasons, it is common for room temperatures to exceed 80 degrees F. Many students report that they are unable to do homework in their dorm rooms. Others report having problems sleeping because of the humidity and temperature. The rooms are not only unhealthy, but they inhibit student productivity and academic achievement. EXAMPLE

40. Part C (THE CONSEQUENCE) In response to this problem, our study proposes to investigate several options for making the dorms more hospitable. We plan to carry out an all-inclusive participatory investigation into options for purchasing air conditioners (university-funded; student-subsidized) and different types of air conditioning systems. We will also consider less expensive ways to mitigate some or all of the problems noted above (such as creating climate-controlled dorm lounges and equipping them with better study areas and computing space). EXAMPLE

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