The statement of the problem defines and describes the research hypothesis, along with

broad method that will be used to solve problem.

In writing the Statement of the Problem, we have to consider its two parts or two elements:

 General Problem
 Specific Problem

General Problem consist of a sentence/s as a opening of the Statement of the Problem. It also
involves stating the main research problem or deals stating the core issue of the research.

Specific Problem which is tantamount to research questions.

Specific Problem contains the research question and they are in question form or they end in
question mark.

Research Question are questions that a study or research project aims to answer.

1. Identify a general area of interest - kan luisa ini

-As you determine an area of study, consider areas that haven't been explored thoroughly or
present challenges within a particular field. Assess how you might address the area of concern
and whether you can develop a research problem related to this issue. If your research is
action-based or applied, consider contacting those who work in a relevant field to attain
feedback about problems to address. You can also follow up on research that others have
already conducted. Consider these various aspects when choosing an area of interest:
•Contradictions between two or more theoretical perspectives

•Situations or natural relationships that haven't been investigated thoroughly

•Processes in an institution or organization that you and your research team could improve
•Areas of concern raised by individuals who work or are experts in a particular industry

2. Learn more about the problem

-The next step is to learn more about the area of interest. Ask yourself what you need to know
about a particular topic before you begin your study. Assess who or what it might affect and
how your research could address those relationships. Consider whether other research groups
have already tried to solve the problem you're interested in analyzing and how your approach
might differ.

3. Review the context of the information

-Reviewing the context of your research involves defining and testing the environmental
variables in your project, which may help you create a clear and focused research problem. It
may also help you note which variables are present in the research and how to account for the
impact that they may have on it. By reviewing the context, you may easily estimate the amount
of data your research is likely to require.

4. Determine relationships between variables

-After identifying the variables involved in your research, you can learn how they're related to
one another and how these relationships may contribute to your research problem. Consider
generating as many potential perspectives and variable interactions as possible. Identifying the
relationships between variables may be useful when deciding the degree to which you can
control them in your study and how they might affect potential solutions to the problem you're
addressing.

5. Select and include important variables

-A clear and manageable research problem typically includes the variables that are most
relevant to the study. A research team summarizes how they plan to consider and use these
variables and how they might influence the results of the study. Selecting the most important
variables can help the study's audience better understand the trajectory of your research and
the potential impact of the solution.

6. Receive feedback and revise –

Consider contacting mentors, teachers or industry experts for feedback on your research
problem. They may present you with new information to consider or suggest you edit a
particular aspect of your research design. Revising your research problem can be a valuable
step in creating impactful and precise research, as well as developing beneficial research skills.
However, before asking for feedback, try asking yourself these guiding questions:

•Does my research problem allow for several solutions and outcomes?

•Am I creating a study that has a testable hypothesis or theory?

•Am I defining all the terms correctly? Is my research objective comprehensive?

•Are all parts of my project understandable?

Steps to Developing a Good Research Question - LOVLEGIN

1. Start with a broad topic.

A broad topic provides writers with plenty of avenues to explore in their search for a viable
research question. Techniques to help you develop a topic into subtopics and potential
research question includes brainstorming and concept mapping.

2. Do preliminary research to learn about topical issues.

Once you have picked a topic, you can start doing preliminary research. This initial stage of
research accomplishes two goals. First, a preliminary review of related literature allows you to
discover issues that are currently being discussed by scholars and fellow researchers. This way,
you get up-to-date, relevant knowledge on your topic.
Second, a preliminary review of related literature allows you to spot existing gaps or limitations
in existing knowledge of your topic. With a certain amount of fine-tuning, you can later use
these gaps as the focus of your research question.

3. Narrow down your topic and determine potential research questions.

Once you have gathered enough knowledge on the topic you want to pursue, you can start
focusing on a more specific area of study and narrowing down a research question. One option
is to focus on gaps in existing knowledge or recent literature.

4. Evaluate the soundness of your research question.

Here we present a set of criteria called FINER, it can guide you on how to formulate research
questions.

F – Feasible

A good research question is feasible, which means that the question is well within

the researcher’s ability to investigate. Researchers should be realistic about the

scope of their studies as well as their capacity to gather data and finish the studies

given their expertise and the resources at their disposal. In the event that issues

emerge, it is also a good idea to have a backup plan in place.

.I – Interesting

The ideal research question is interesting not only to the researcher but also to

their peers and community. This interest boosts the researcher’s motivation to see

the question answered.

N – Novelty
Your research question should be developed to bring new insights to the field of
study you are investigating. The question may confirm or extend previous findings
on the topic you are researching, for instance.

E – Ethical
This is one of the most important considerations of making a research question.
Your research question and your subsequent study must be something that review
boards and the appropriate authorities will approve.

R – Relevant
Aside from being interesting and novel, the research question should be relevant to
the scientific community and people involved in your area of study. If possible, your
research question should also be relevant to the public’s interest.

5. Construct your research question properly.

Considering research question importance, research questions should be
structured properly to ensure clarity. Look for good research questions examples.
There are a number of frameworks that you can use for properly constructing a
research question. The two most commonly used frameworks are explained below.

Examples of Good and Bad Research Questions- BENZEL

The following research question examples can further guide researchers on properly
constructing a research question.

Example no. 1

Bad: How does social media affect people’s behavior?

Good: What effect does the daily use of YouTube have on the attention span of children aged
under 16?

The first research question is considered bad because of the vagueness of “social media” as a
concept and the question’s lack of specificity. A good research question should be specific and
focused, and its answer should be discovered through data collection and analysis. You can also
hone your ability to construct well-worded and specific research questions by improving
reading skills.

Example no. 2

Bad: Has there been an increase in childhood obesity in the US in the past 10 years?
Good: How have school intervention programs and parental education levels affected the rate
of childhood obesity among 1st to 6th-grade students?

In the second example, the first research question is not ideal because it’s too simple, and it’s
easily answerable by a “yes” or “no.” The second research question is more complicated; to
answer it, the researcher must collect data, perform in-depth data analysis, and form an argument
that leads to further discussion