The document outlines how to write a problem statement for a research study, highlighting its importance as the foundation of the study and detailing its characteristics, such as being concise and original. It discusses the two types of problem statements, formal and informal, as well as essential considerations and components to include, like the targeted audience and assumptions. Overall, the document serves as a guide for crafting an effective problem statement that directs the research purpose.

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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