Research Problems encountered mainly in field of Pharmaceutical Science.

1. RESEARCH PROBLEM
Presented By Presented To
Dr. Manoj Medal
Sunidhi
Ph.D.(Pharmaceutics)
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Guru Jambheswar University of Science and Technology
Hisar, Haryana

2. CONTENTS
 Definition
 Necessity of research problem
 Techniques of defining the research problem

3. What is Research Problem ?
It refers to
an
unanswered
question
that a
researcher
might
encounter
In the
context of
either a
theoretical
or practical
situation.
which he/she would like to answer or find a
solution.

4. Components
of Research
Problem
Individual
or group
who have
some
difficulty
Dought
More than
one
alternative
means
Some
objective
to be
pursue

5. Necessity of Defining Research
Problem
Problem clearly stated is a problem
half solved.
This statement signifies the need
for defining a research problem.
Use what ? How ?

6. Techniques of Defining Research
Problems
Statement of the problem in a
general way
Understanding the nature of the
problem
Literature survey
Developing the ideas through
discussions
Rephrasing the research problem
into a working proposition.

7. Statement of the problem in a
general way
 The problem should be stated in a
broad general way.
 Pilot survey.
 Feasibility of a particular solution.

8. Understanding the nature of the
problem
 To understand its origin and nature clearly:
 discuss it with those who first raised.
 Make a general statement concerning the
problem.
 Discuss with those who have a good knowledge
of the problem concerned or similar other
problems.
 The researcher should also keep in view the
environment within which the problem is to be
studied and understood.

9. Literature Survey
 All available literature concerning the
problem at hand must necessarily be
surveyed and examined before a definition
of the research problem is given.
 The researcher must be well-conversant
with relevant theories in the field, reports
and records as also all other relevant
literature.
 Researcher must devote sufficient time in
reviewing of research already undertaken
on related problems.

10. Developing the ideas through
Discussions
 Discussion concerning a problem often
produces useful information. A researcher
must discuss his problem with his
colleagues and others who have enough
experience in the same area or in working
on similar problems.
 This is quite often known as an experience
survey.

11. Rephrasing the research problem
Through rephrasing, the researcher
puts the research problem in as
specific terms as possible so that it
may become operationally viable
and may help in the development of
working hypotheses.

12. Reference
Kothari C.R, “A Text book of Research
methodology”Published by New age
International Ltd; 2nd edition; 1990;Page
no-24-40.