5. Other investigator’s theories
and research
› Research raises more questions than it
answers. These questions can serve as
starting points for further research
6. Literature in one’s field of
specialization such as books and
journals. They suggest topics for
further study and exploration.
7. Completed theses and
dissertations
They normally suggest topics that future
researchers can work on (recommendation)
8. Suggestions from
colleagues and professors,
*particularly those who have undertaken
research in a particular discipline
9.
10. Novel - one which has not been
investigated before.
11. Novel - one which has not been
investigated before.
Relevant - once completed, its findings,
conclusions, and recommendations can
be used in improving practices or solving
identified difficulties.
12. Novel - one which has not been
investigated before.
Relevant - once completed, its findings,
conclusions, and recommendations can
be used in improving practices or solving
identified difficulties.
Interesting - consider your interest. it
counts a lot in the conduct of the study.
13. Feasible - can be completed without
undue amount of time, money or effort
14. Feasible - can be completed without
undue amount of time, money or effort
Researchable - data can be collected
to answer the problem that you posed.
15. Feasible - can be completed without
undue amount of time, money or effort
Researchable - data can be collected
to answer the problem that you posed.
Ethical - does not involve physical or
psychological harm or damage to
human beings or organizations.
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21. Declarative form - used in most
colleges and universities in the Philippines
in stating the main problems of the study.
22. Declarative form - used in most
colleges and universities in the Philippines
in stating the main problems of the study.
› Be clear as to what you really want to
accomplish to be able to state the main
problem correctly.
› State it in a sentence showing what you
want to describe, explain, or predict.
23. › Answer the following questions:
Is the problem statement clear?
Does it provide adequate focus and
direction for research?
Does it identify the key factors or variables of
the study?
24. Question form - used in stating
sub-problems or specific problems of the
proposed research.
25. Question form - used in stating
sub-problems or specific problems of the
proposed research.
› Every problem can be broken down into
smaller or discrete units. These are referred to
as “sub-problems”
26. Question form - used in stating
sub-problems or specific problems of the
proposed research.
› Every problem can be broken down into
smaller or discrete units. These are referred to
as “sub-problems”
› According to Leedy (2003), it is by viewing
the main problem through the sub-problem
that the researcher gets a better view of the
entire research endeavor.
27. Each sub-problem should be a
completely researchable unit.
28. Each sub-problem should be a
completely researchable unit.
Interpretation of data must be apparent
with each sub-problem.
29. Each sub-problem should be a
completely researchable unit.
Interpretation of data must be apparent
with each sub-problem.
The sub-problems must add up to the
totality of the problems.
30. Does the problem require immediate
solution?
Is it widespread?
Does it affect a number of people? If
yes, in what way?
Who shall benefit from the study of the
problem?
31. What benefits can be derived from the
study on the problem?
Who else are interested in studying the
problem?
What contribution to human knowledge
can it bring about?
32. As a label for the problem, it shows what
the study is all about
33. As a label for the problem, it shows what
the study is all about
It serves as a frame of reference for the
entire study
34. As a label for the problem, it shows what
the study is all about
It serves as a frame of reference for the
entire study
It enables the researcher to claim
ownership of the study
35. As a label for the problem, it shows what
the study is all about
It serves as a frame of reference for the
entire study
It enables the researcher to claim
ownership of the study
It can help other researchers refer to the
work for possible theories related to their
proposed studies.
36. Should be clear and specific, showing
the contents of the study
37. Should be clear and specific, showing
the contents of the study
Shows the relationships among the
characteristics or factors being studied, it
implies whether the research will focus
on differences, effects, or associations
between and among variables to be
investigated.
38. Brief but concise. It is composed of not
more than 15 substantive words,
excluding function words such as
articles, conjunctions, and prepositions.
