This document discusses the importance of problem statements in research. It provides: 1) Qualities of a good problem statement including that it is the foundation, blueprint and DNA of the research. 2) Sources and considerations for selecting a research problem including interest, magnitude and feasibility. 3) Characteristics of an effective problem statement such as addressing a gap in knowledge and leading to further research. 4) The difference between a research problem which introduces significance and provides context, and a research question which guides the research process and methodology.

1. Introduction to Research
Problem Statement
Presented By,
Prof. Ramaprasad S M.Sc (N), SCEM
Professor cum HOD
Dept. Medical Surgical Nursing
Neurosciences Nursing

2. Introduction
The research problem serves as the starting point for
the research and a unifying thread that runs throughout all
the elements of the research endeavor

3. Qualities of the Problem statement
It is the
DNA of the
research
It is a
Snapshot
of the
research
The
Foundation
of the
Research
The Heart
of the
Research
Taste of the
research
The
Blueprint
of the
Research

4. A Distinct statement of the question
or issue that is to be investigated
or
A research problem is a question or a statement
about the relationship between variables
Definition

5. It is the topic we would like to address , investigate
or study whether descriptively or experimentally. It Is
the focus or reason for engaging in our research.
It is typically a topic, phenomenon or challenge
that we are interested in and with which we are at least
some what familiar with its application.

6. Sources of Research Problem
1. Library
2. Community
3. Own experiences
4. Class room lectures
5. Class discussions

7. 1. Interest
2. Magnitude
3. Level of Experience
4. Relevance
5. Availability of data
6. Ethical issues
Considerations in selecting a Research
Problem

8. 1. The statement of the problem should clearly indicate what is to be investigated.
2. Novelty (original)
3. Interest
4. Importance
5. Immediate application
6. Feasibility
Criteria for Problem statement

9. Availability of data
Cooperation from participants
Expert guidance
Instruments
Experience and creativity
Confidence of the researcher and scope
Requisites for research Problem

10. The statement of the problem is used in research work as a claim that
outlines the problem addressed by a study
Statement of the Problem

11. 1. The ultimate goal of the statement of the problem is to transform
a generalized problem into a targeted well defined problem.
2. It should help to identify the purpose of the research project
3. It also serves as a basis for the introductory section of the final
proposal.
Goals of the statement of the problem

12. Characteristics of the statement of the
problem
Should address the gap
in knowledge
Should be Significant
enough to contribute to
the existing body of
research
Should lead to further
research

13. Allows for investigation
through collection of
the data
Based on interest of
the researcher, skills,
time and resources
The approach of solving
problem should be
ethical

14. Research Problem
It introduces the significance of
the topic
It gives a clue about the direction
of the research
It places the research in a specific
context
Provides framework to report
results
Research Question
It refers to the specific inquiry of
the research study expects provide
answer
Shows the path of the research
process and It is the first step
Determines the methodology and
hypothesis
It guides the stages of analyzing
and reporting.

15. To identify situation
To describe situation
To explain situation
To predict solution to problem
Objectives of the research problem

16. Declarative Form
Interrogative form
Types of problem statement

18. Research Design
Purpose
Variables
Population
Setting
Parts of the problem statement

19. Development Of Research Problem
Selection of the
Topic
Evaluating the
research problem
Communicating
the research
Problem
Narrowing of
the Topic

20. Significant Timing
Researchable Subject Availability
Feasible Facility and Equipment
Finance Experience
Flexible Ethical Considerations
Evaluating the research problem