The document discusses the meaning of a research problem and how they are identified. It defines a research problem as an area of concern, condition to be improved, or difficulty that needs further investigation according to scholarly literature. Research problems can be empirical, analytical, or normative. They are often identified through theoretical interests, daily issues, technological changes, unexplored areas, literature reviews, discussions with experts, and relationships between variables. Good research problems are clear, empirically verifiable, have available guidance, suit the researcher's level of experience, and are novel, interesting, and important.

1. DR.T. RAMYA
Asst.Prof
Dept.of.Commerce(CA)
Bon Secours College for Women
Thanjavur

2. Meaning of Research problem:
A research problem is a statement about an area of
concern , a condition to be improved , a difficulty to be
eliminated, or a troubling question that exist in scholarly
literature , in theory or in practice that points to be need
for meaningful understanding and deliberate
investigation

3.  1. Empirical problems
 2. Analytical problems
 3. Normative problems

4.  1. Inference from the theory of one’s own
interest.
 2. Daily problems
 3. Technological and social changes
 4. Unexplored areas
 5. Professional literature
 6. Research gaps
 7. Discussions with experts including the
supervisor or research advisor

5.  1. Relation between variables Expressed
 2. Clarity and Unambiguity
 3. Empirical Verification
 4. Availability of Guidance
 5. Level of Research
 6. Experience and Creativity
 7. Novelty
 8. Interesting
 9. Importance