The document discusses the formulation of a research problem statement and objectives. It describes the multi-step process for selecting a research area and delimiting the specific research topic. Guidelines are provided for evaluating research problems based on substantive, methodological, stylistic, ethical, and practical issues. An example of a well-formulated research problem includes the design, variable(s), population, and setting. Research objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound to focus the research and avoid collecting unwanted information. Both general objectives and specific objectives are needed, with the latter being more narrow in scope. Objectives should be stated concisely using action verbs.

1. FORMULATION OF
PROBLEM STATEMENT
& OBJECTIVES

2. FORMULATION OF PROBLEM
 Complex and long process
STEPS
 1. Selection of Research Area- female feticide
 2. Reviewing Literature &Theories- all ready has done
 3.Delimiting The Research Topic-MORE SPECIFIC -Ex –
A study on perception of women about causes and prevention of
female feticide in rural communities of district Dharwad
,karnataka.
 4.Evaluating research problem –feasibility

3. CONT….
 5. Formulating The Final Statement Of The Research
Problem-
DECLARATIVE FORMATE
A exploratory study on contributing factors of maternal
mortality in selected rural communities of Hubli district
,karanataka.
INTERROGATIVE FORMAT:
What is the effect of ginger on morning sickness
symptoms on pregnant women in selected urban area of
district Haveri ,karnataka?

4. GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION
OF A RESEARCH PROBLEMS
 SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES –significance, purpose, models or theories
,experience in topic area
 METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES- variables ,population, design ,setting
,time, place.
 STYLISTIC ISSUES –complete ,concise, clear statement.
 ETHICAL ISSUES – human subjects, risk
 PRACTICAL ISSUES- scope ,man ,money, material ,permission .etc

5. WELL –FORMULATED RESEARCH
PROBLEM(DECLARATIVE)
A descriptive study on the prevalence of pin site infection among
patients with external skeletal fixation admitted in orthopedic
wards of SDM Hospital Dharwad Karnataka.
RESEARCH PROBLEM COMPONENTS
Design :Descriptive
Variable(s): Prevalence of pin site infection
Population: patients with external skeletal fixation
Setting : Orthopedic wards of SDM Hospital Dharwad Karnataka

6.  “A Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Motivational
Interviewing On Relapse Prevention Strategies Among Patients With
Alcohol Dependent Syndrome (ADS) In Selected De- Addiction
Centres of Dharwad District Karnataka.”
Design :
Variable(s):
Population:
Setting :

7. FORMULATION OF RESEARCH
OBJECTIVES

8. MEANING OF RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
 Research objectives are the results sought by the
researcher at the end of the research process ,i.e what the
researcher will be able to achieve at the research study.

9. CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH
OBJECTIVES - SMART
 S- SPECIFIC
 M – MEASURABLE
 A- ACHIEVABLE
 R – RELEVANT .REALISTIC
 T- TIME BOUND, TARGETABLE

10. NEED OF RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
 Focus –clearly
 Avoid –unwanted information
 Organize
 Directions

11. TYPES OF RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
 Two types
1. General objectives- --broad goals to achieved .
2. Specific objectives- --for short and narrow in
focus

12.  A quasi experimental study on the the effect of ginger on
morning sickness symptoms among on pregnant women in
selected urban area of district Haveri ,karnataka.
 General objectives- broad goals to achieved .
 To assess the effects of ginger on morning sickness among
pregnant women.
 Specific objectives- for short and narrow in focus.
 To compare the severity of morning sickness symptoms
among primi gravida and multi gravida pregnant women.

13. METHODS OF STATING OBJECTIVES
GUIDELINES
 Briefly &concisely.
 Logical sequence
 They are realistic considering local conditions
 Use action verbs that are specific enough to be
evaluated.
CONT…….

14. “A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL
NETWORKING SITES ON MENTAL HEALTH OF FEMALE
ADOLESCENTS IN SMPU COLLEGE, DHARWAD.”
 OBJECTIVES:
 To assess the use of social networking sites
among Female adolescents.
 To determine the mental health status of female adolescents
using social networking sites scale.
 To correlate between impact of social networking sites
and mental health problems among female adolescents

15. Thesis 1:
Eg: “A study to assess the effectiveness of structural teaching
programme on knowledge of smoking and its hazards
among college teens”
Objectives:
 To pre-test the level of awareness of smoking and its hazards
among college teens
 To test the association between aspects of smoking and its
hazards and selected socio-demographic variables among teens.
 To prepare and impact health education of smoking and its
hazards.
 To determine the relationship between degree of awareness

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