This document discusses identifying and defining a research problem in the field of home science. It explains that research starts with identifying a problem and ends with a solution. It discusses factors to consider when choosing a research topic such as the researcher's background and available time and funding. It also outlines the main areas of home science that a research problem could fall under and important steps for properly defining the research problem.

1. IDENTIFICATION
OF A
RESEARCH
PROBLEM
Dr.DAXABEN N.MEHTA

2. What is Research?
Conceptually - Research is defined as the orderly search for
truth.
Operationally – Research is
• As orderly investigation of a defined problem.
• Using an appropriate scientific method or methods.
• Together adequate and representative evidence.
• Producing conclusions drawn from logical reasoning without
bias.
• that can be validated
• And yield general principles or laws that may be applied in
similar conditions.
• Research forms a cycle of activities.
• It starts with a problem and ends with a solution to the
problem.

3. What is Methodology?
Methodology is defined as
1. "the analysis of the principles of methods,
rules, and postulates employed by a discipline";
2. "the systematic study of methods that are,
can be, or have been applied within a discipline";
or
3. "a particular procedure or set of procedures."

4. What is Research Methodology?
The strategy or architectural design by
which the researcher maps out an
approach to problem-finding or problem-
solving is research methodology.

5. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM
(1) STAGES TO DECIDE THE TOPIC
(2) IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECT OF RESEARCH IN
HOME SCIENCE
(3) PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN RESEARCH
(4) NECESSITY OF DEFINING THE PROBLEM
(5) FORMATION / DEVELOPMENT OF TITLE

6. (1) STAGES TO DECIDE THE TOPIC
• BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER
• CURRENT DEVLOPMENT
• PURPOSE OF RESEARCH
• TIME AVAILABLE
• FUNDING

7. BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER
STATUS OF THE RESEARCHER
•SPECILISATION OF THE RESEARCHER
•KNOWLEDGE OF ALLIED SUBJECTS
OF HOME SCIENCE
•MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
•PLACE OF SERVICE

8. BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER
CONTINUE.....
• READING HABITS
• WRITING ABILITY
• ANALYTICAL ABILITY
• INTERPRETATION ABILITY
• COORDINATION ABILITY
• EXPERIENCE LEVEL

9. CURRENT DEVELOPMENT IN THE
TOPIC OF RESEARCH
• COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT
• AT DOMESTIC LEVEL
• AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
• FUTURE RELEVANCE OF THE ISSUE
SHOULD BE EXAMINED

10. TYPES (FORMS) OF RESEARCH
• ARTICLE
• PROJECT WORK:
GOVERNMENT PROJECT
UGC PROJECT – MINOR-MAJOR
• M. PHIL
• PH.D

11. PURPOSE OF RESEARCH
• FOR DEGREE
• FOR TEACHING
• FOR CLIENT
• KNOWLEDGE UPGRADATION
• FOR PUBLICATION

12. TIME AVAILABLE
• FOR ARTICLE 2 TO 4 MONTHS
• PROJECT WORK: BASED ON NATURE
OF PROJECT
GOVERNMENT PROJECT
UGC PROJECT – MINOR-
MAJOR
• FOR M. PHIL 1 TO 2.5 YEARS
• FOR PH.D MINIMUM 2 YEARS

13. FUNDING
• SELF FUNDED
• UGC FUNDED
• FINANCED BY AGENCY
• FINANCED BY CLIENT
• FINANCED BY GOVERNMENT

14. (2) IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECT OF
RESEARCH IN HOME SCIENCE
HOME SCIENCE INCLUDES:
FOODS & NUTRITION
HOME MANAGEMENT
CLOTHING & TEXTILE
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION EXTENSION

15. IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF
RESEARCH IN FOODS & NUTRITION
BRANCHES OF FOODS & NUTRITION
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DIET
RECIPE PRODUCT THERAPY
DEVELOP DEVELOP AND COOKING FOOD
MENT MENT COMMUNITY METHODS ANALYSIS
NUTRITION

16. IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF
RESEARCH IN HOME
MANAGEMENT
BRANCHES OF HOME MANAGEMENT
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INTERIOR HUMAN
HOME HOUSE
SPACE MEDICINAL RESOURCE
BUDGET PLANNING
DESIGN PLANTS MANAGE
MENT

17. IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF
RESEARCH IN CLOTHING &
TEXTILE
BRANCHES OF CLOTHING & TEXTILE
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TEXTILE FASHION COLOUR TRADITION COSTUME
DESIGN DESIGN FOECASTING AND DESIGN
EMBROIDERY

18. IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF
RESEARCH IN HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT
BRANCHES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
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HEREDITY
HUMAN AND DEVELOP
MENTAL FAMILY
BEHAVIOR ENVION WOMEN
STAGES DYNAMICS
MENT ISSUES

19. IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF
RESEARCH IN EDUCATION
EXTENSION
BRANCHES OF EDUCATION EXTENSION
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EDUCATION MEDIA ADULT EXTENSION GOVT.
PATTERN AND EDUCATION AND SCHEMES
COMMU COMMUNITY AND
NICATION POLICIES

20. (3) Precautions to be taken in
research
The research problem should be
stated in such a way that it would
lead to analytical thinking on the part
of the researcher with the aim of
possible concluding solutions to the
stated problem.

21. • The research problem should always be formulated
• Grammatically correct
• Relevant words to be used.
• Avoid meaningless words.
• No ambiguity in the minds of readers.
• Demarcating the research field into manageable
parts by dividing the main problem into sub problem
is of the utmost importance.

23. (4) Necessity of defining the problem
• Quite often we all hear that a problem clearly stated
is a problem half solved. This statement signifies the
need for defining a research problem.
• The problem to be investigated must be defined
unambiguously for that will help to discriminate
relevant data from the irrelevant ones.
• A proper definition of research problem will enable
the researcher to be on the track whereas an ill-
defined problem may create hurdles.
• Questions like:
1 What data are to be collected?

24. Necessity of defining the problem
continue......
2 What characteristics of data are relevant
and need to be studied?
3 What relations are to be explored?
4 What techniques are to be used for the
purpose?
And similar other questions crop up in the
mind of the researcher who can well plan his
strategy and find answers to all such
questions only when the research problem
has been well defined.

25. • Thus, defining a research problem
properly is a prerequisite for any study
and is a step of the highest importance.
• In fact, formulation of a problem is
often more essential than it solution.
• It is only on careful detailing the
research problem that we can work out
the research design and can smoothly
carry on all the consequential steps
involved while doing research.

26. (5)Formation / Development of
Problem title
• The subsequent stage after selection of a
problem is formation of a title of research
problem. It should possess the following
qualities.
• Should be carefully worded.
• Should indicate the core of the study
• Should reflect the real intension of
researcher
• If possible time period should clarify
• Focus should be cleared