RIFT VALLEY UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

MASTESR OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION (MBA)

Course Title: Business Research Methods

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Submitted To: MohammedHussein Mama (Ass.Prof)

March, 2024

Bale Robe, Ethiopia

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1. Discuss about the connection among research title, research problem,
research question, objectives and research methodology

Research is at the center of everything researchers do, and setting clear, well-defined research
objectives plays a pivotal role in guiding scholars toward their desired outcomes. Research
papers are essential instruments for researchers to effectively communicate their work. Among
the many sections that constitute a research paper, the introduction plays a key role in providing
a background and setting the context. Research objectives, which define the aims of the study,
are usually stated in the introduction. Every study has a research question that the authors are
trying to answer, and the objective is an active statement about how the study will answer this
research question. These objectives help guide the development and design of the study and steer
the research in the appropriate direction; if this is not clearly defined, a project can fail!

Research studies have a research question, research hypothesis, and one or more research
objectives. A research question is what a study aims to answer, and a research hypothesis is a
predictive statement about the relationship between two or more variables, which the study sets
out to prove or disprove. Objectives are specific, measurable goals that the study aims to achieve.

 Research Title: The research title is the first thing that readers see and should clearly
convey the main focus of the study. It sets the tone for the research and provides a brief
overview of what the study is about. The title should be closely related to the research
problem and should give readers an idea of what to expect in the study.
 Research Problem The statement of the problem is one of the first things that a
colleague or potential client will read. With the vastness of the information available at
one’s fingertips in the online9 world, your work may have just a few seconds to draw in a
reader to take a deeper look at your proposal before moving on to the next option. It
explains quickly to the reader, the problem at hand, the need for research, and how you
intend to do it. A strong, clear description of the problem that drew you to your research
has to be straightforward, easy to read and, most important, relevant. Why do you care
about this problem? How can solving this problem impact the world? The problem
statement is your opportunity to explain why you care and what you propose to do in the
way of researching the problem.

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  Research Question: A research question is a question that a study or research project,
through its thesis statement, aims to answer. This question often addresses an issue or a
problem, which, through analysis and interpretation of data, is answered in the study’s
conclusion. In most studies, the research question is written so that it outlines various
aspects of the study, including the population and variables to be studied and the problem
the study addresses. As their name implies, a research question is often grounded on
research. As a result, these questions are dynamic; this means researchers can change or
refine the research question as they review related literature and develop a framework for
the study. While many research projects will focus on a single research question, larger
studies often use more than one research question.
 Research Objectives: The objectives of the research outline the specific goals that the
study aims to achieve. These objectives are typically derived from the research question
and help to provide a roadmap for the study. They help to clarify what the researcher
hopes to accomplish through the research. The objectives break down the broader
research question into specific, measurable outcomes that can be achieved through the
study.

Difference between Research title, Research Question, & research problem

We can see all three research topics, research questions, and Problem statements. These are the
fundamental components of an research upon which the entire task is built. As we can see,
academic writing and research need to have a clear emphasis and objective in order to be
effective. in addition, a research question written effectively provides context for the study you
are doing for your assignment. Moreover, doing so assists in obtaining the answer to the question
that will be written on the paper. While the research title is something the researcher is
enthusiastic about. A research title that has solid content is the first step in the process of writing
an effective project for research. And finally, the problem statement is a sentence that highlights
the primary message of the assignment. It comes at the end of the assignment. One should write
it at the end of the opening part.

A research subject and a research question differ in their depth. Just as a research topic is a

condensed way to display the topic you are investigating, a research question demonstrates the

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focus of your investigation. Good study questions let you write in-depth about the topic. The

difference between a research question and a thesis statement is that the initial ask a general

inquiry about a topic to be looked into, while the second indicates what you will write and

discuss in the assignment. Example study question: How can daily use of social media damage

people's lives and make them doubt themselves? , and the purpose is stated in the thesis

statement, In this paper, I'll explain how and why social media may ruin your life and your

health. A thesis statement can be thought of as a preview of the information the reader can expect

to find in the assignment.