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.