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Quarter 3: Module 2
The Research Problem
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Practical Research 2 for Grade 11
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Quarter 3 – Module: 2 The Research Problem
Second Edition, 2021
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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions,
directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand
each lesson.
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check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We
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What I Need to Know
-Albert Einstein
Learning Competencies
What I Know
Task 1.
Directions: Fill in the blank with the choices found inside the box. Write your answer
in your activity notebook
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largely depend upon the area of interest of the investigator and thenature
of the problem under investigation.
5. is a brief outline of the most important studies that
have been conducted so far presented in a chronological order.
6. The details how in-depth your study is to explore the
research question and the parameter in which it will operate in
relation to the population and timeframe.
7. The of a study are the factors and variables not to be
included in the investigation.
What’s In
1. Recall the most interesting topic you identified in your chosen field of
interest/tract? (You may refer to your preferred title in Module 1.)
What’s New
Task 3
Direction: Accomplish the table below by placing your answer in the right column.
1. What problem or issue are you
interested in? You may need to do some
background research first to find out more
about it.
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or How questions are best.
5. Make sure it is specific.
Specify why, what, where, when, you
are talking about.
What is It
Research Questions
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Characteristics of Good Research Questions
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The Value of Research in the Area of Interest
A research problem is a statement about an area of concern, a condition
to be improved, a difficulty to be eliminated, or a troubling question that
exists in scholarly literature, in theory, or in practice that points to the need
for meaningful understanding and deliberate investigation. In some Social
Science Disciplines, the research problem is typically posed in the form of a
question. A research problem does not state how to do something, offer a
vague or broad proposition, or present a value question.
The sources for identification of problem are diverse and would largely
depend upon the area of interest of the investigator and the nature of the
problem under investigation. However, the problem can be identified from –
(a) Advanced study and critical reading.
(b) Analysis and interpretation of the already available evidence,
practices, trends or needs in a particular area.
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-A topic or a subject is hard to investigate if there is no available dataor
reading materials about it and such materials are not updated (obsolete).
4. Too broad subjects
-A subject or a topic that are too broad will prevent the researcher from
giving a concentrated or in-depth analysis of the subject matterof the
research paper.
5. Too narrow subjects
-The subjects are so limited or specific that an extensive or thorough
searching or reading for information about the subject is necessary.
6. Vague subjects
-Choosing topics like these will prevent you from having a clear insight
or focus on your study. For instance, topics like “Some Remarkable
Traits of a Negrosanon”, “Several Comments on a ModularSystem in
the Department of Education”. So, avoid using indefinite adjectives
such as some, several, many, etc.
Research Background
Example:
Background of the Study
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The material of the solar system actually is complex, such as discusses
about all of planets in the solar system and satellite. It also discusses about
meteors, comets, asteroids, and space objects other (Prihantono, 2013). This
material is usually presented using textbook. The material of solar system
presented in form of images and text that dominated with theory
explanation. To clarify the understanding of the solar system material, need
information technology support that can be applied to this material. It was
difficult we find in the past before the rapidly growing information
technology. The sophistication technology lies in the ability of technology to
combine real and virtual condition which the results are displayed in real-
time.
The scope details how in-depth your study is to explore the research
question and the parameters in which it will operate in relation to the population
and timeframe.
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Sample phrases that help express the scope of the study:
The coverage of this study…
The study covers…
The focus of the study is…
Source: https://www.discoverphds.com/blog/scope-and-delimitations
Out of 189 second year accounting students at Saint Mary’s University, 100 students
were used as a sample in conducting the survey.
This study limits its coverage on the second-year accounting students only. Its main
purpose is to identify the common problems that they encounter and to propose possible
solutions regarding this problem.
This study considers every aspect of students’ personal information that has an impact
on their academic performances such as their parents educational background, their
parents’ income, their gender, age, and home location. Each of the respondents are given
same questionnaires to answer. And this study focuses on the current second year
students at the present school year, 2008-2009
Source: https://www.scribd.com/doc/12760820/Scope-and-Delimitation
What’s More
Source: https://www.slideshare.net/kontorphilip/writing-the-background-of-your-study
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What I Have Learned
I thought
I learned that
What I Can Do
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(Title)
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Assessment
Task 7
TASK 7. Directions: Read each item carefully. Write TRUE if the statement
is true and write FALSE if the statement if false. Write your
answers in your Activity Notebook/ Activity Sheets.
1. One of the characteristics of good research questions is not feasible.
2. “A comparison between the identical twins….” is a good example of
research title.
3. The sources for identification of problem are diverse and would largely
depend upon the area of interest of the investigator.
4. Research questions should be clear, concise, and as simple as
possible, focused and empirically answerable.
5. The problem statement provides the framework for reporting the
results and indicates what is probably necessary to conduct the study
and explain how the findings will present this information.
6. Good research question is practicable.
7. A good research question helps to- guide the research process;
construct a logical argument; write a literature review; plan thesis
chapters; and devise efficient search strategies.
8. The purpose of research question is to introduce the reader to the
importance of the topic being studied.
9. A hypothesis is a predicted answer to the research question that can
be tested and is based on prior research.
10. An important consideration for selecting the problem area
relates to its feasibility.
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Task 7
Task 2- Answers may vary 8. True
Task 3- Answers may vary 9. True
Task 4- Answers may vary 10. True
Task 5- Answers may vary
Task 6- Answers may vary
Answer Key
Glossary
Bibliography
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Kabir, Syed Muhammad. n.d. "Problem Formulation and Objective Determination." By Syed Muhamma Kabir.
Kapur, Radhika. 2018. "Significance of Research in Education." In Significance of Research in Education, by
Radhika Kapur.
MH, Selamat. 2008. SAK 5090. Accessed April 2018, 2008.
http://www.csnotes.upm.edu.my/kelasmaya/web.nsf/de8cc2082fc4d31b4825730e002bd111/.../.
Nenty, Henty. n.d. "Writing a Quantitative Research Thesis." In International Journal of Educational Sciences.
PhDS, Dicover. 2020. Discover PhDS.
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