Research Problem

Formulation And Identification

Submitted By: AMAL B S
1ST Sem
LLM
What is Research?
• Research is an Enquiry for the Creation of the Fresh Theory or for supplementing existing theory
by new knowledge.
• Etymologically, the word recerch is derived from the French word to search, which means to
search, and the Latin word Circare, which means to go around in a circle.
• In the word, research.
R : Rational Way of Thinking
E : Expert and Exhaustive treatment
S : Search for solution
E : Exactness
A : Analytical Analysis of Adequate Data
R : Relationship between Fact and Theories
C : Constructive attitudes
H : Honesty and Hard Work
According to Aristotle.

“Research means a scientific study of a

given phenomenon. Research is a formal, honest,
systematic, careful investigation or inquiry.
Research simply means a scientific study of a
given phenomenon. Research is a creative
process and includes investigations in enquiry or
discovery. It is used to predict future occurrence.
It is logical and objective. It leads to decision
making and action. It improves the level of living
in the society., “
According to Cook's

“Research is an honest, exhaustive, intelligent

search for fact and their meaning with reference
to a given problem.”

According to Mory

“Research means a systemized effort to gain

knowledge.”
Research Objectives
It is defined as clear and concise statement of a specified goals and aims of the
research study. It outlines what the researcher intent to establish and what they
hope to learn.
Types of research objectives.
• Descriptive research objectives.
• Exploratory research objectives.
• Explanatory research objectives.
• Comparative research objectives.
• Predictive research objectives.
• Normative research objectives.
• Qualitative research objectives.
• Quantitative research objective
• Cross-sectional objectives.
Research Question
Research questions is an inquiry that the research attempt to answer.
It is the heart of systematic investigation. Research questions are the
most important step in any research project.

Types of Research Question

• Descriptive research question

• Comparative research question
• Exploratory research questions
• Explanatory research questions
• Action based research question
Research problem

Search problem, is a system specific question or problem or difficulty that

needs to be investigated or analyzed. It is the concise statement that
expresses the difference between what is currently known and what needs
to be known for difference between a current situation and a desired state.
• The awareness of existence of unsolved difficulties is the first and
foremost symptom for locating a research problem. Besides having the
knowledge of the problem, there must be a need to identify research
problems to study. The formation of the topic into a research problem is the
first step in scientific inquiry. That term. Problem is derived from the Greek
word proballien which means anything through forward
A problem can be called as a legal research properly if only
when it satisfies the following conditions.

• The problem must be worth study. It must have a social and

legal relevance. There must be a fact needed for research. It
must come out of practical solutions to issue. It must be
explicit and original. It must be verifiable and testable.

Types of legal problems.

• Focused problem
• Unfocused problem.
Criteria for selection of a problem.

• Original and distinguishable,

• Reasonable and representative.
• Capability, interest and curiosity,
• Availability of time,
• Working conductions,
• Budget
• Availability and adequacy of data
Source of research problem.
• Consultation with expert
• Exposure to field situation
• Intuition
• Foreclosures
• Brainstorming
• Social issues
• Existing theories
• Previous research
• Practical experience
• Personal experience
Techniques involved in defining a problem.

• Statement of the problem in general way,

• Understanding the nature of the problem.
• Surveying the available literature,
• Developing the ideas through discussions,
• Rephrasing the research problem into a working proposition.
Research problem formulation.

• Identify Broadfield.
• Select interested subareas,
• Raise research questions,
• Formulate objectives,
• Assess objectives,
• Double check.
Research problem identification.

• Identification of a broad area of interest

• Preliminary literature review
• Narrowing down the search
• Narrowing down the search topic
• Identify the research problem
• Formulating research problem
• Feasibility study
• Develop a conceptual framework