Foundation of any research study Indicates the Problem or questions related to the topic Justifies the topic and the leading study based on it

1. How to Write a Problem
Statement

2. THE PROBLEM
STATEMENT
• Foundation of any research study
• Indicates the Problem or questions related to the
topic
• Justifies the topic and the leading study based on
it
• Brief and concise, mostly one paragraph
• Specifically considers only the scope of the
project

4. KEY ASPECTS OF
PROBLEM STATEMENT
¤ It should be leading among all the other
components of the study
¤ It should be perfectly original
¤ It should be providing direction regarding the
purpose or overarching questions
¤ It should be covering a broader context in a
concise manner

5. TYPES OF PROBLEM
STATEMENTS
There rare two types of problem
statement
 Formal Problem Statement
 Informal Problem Statement

6. POINTS OF
CONSIDERATION
• Are there chances of continuation of the problem in the
future?
• Is the problem statement based on current scenarios?
• Is the problem practically applicable?
• To what extent the impact of the problem is seen on the
population?
• Is this problem capable of producing solution through the
study?

7. COMPONENTS OF
PROBLEM STATEMENT
• To the point wordings to be used
• Targeted audience for the research
top be specified
• All possible assumptions to be
declared
• All possible limitations to be declared

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