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UY Mod7 The Statement of The Problem
UY Mod7 The Statement of The Problem
Quarter 3 – Module 7:
The Statement of the Problem
Practical Research 1 – Grade 11
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Quarter 3 – Module 7: The Statement of the Problem
First Edition, 2020
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Team Leaders:
School Head : Marijoy B. Mendoza, EdD
LRMDS Coordinator : Karl Angelo R. Tabernero
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can
best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part
of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And
read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
What I Need to Know
This module is designed and written to help you in stating research questions related
to the problem that you would like to investigate.
Rearrange the jumbled letters given on each item to get the correct answer. Write
your answers on your notebook.
1. (lraenge)
2. (icpesfci)
3. (skat)
4. (avlebair)
5. (ciitrappnta)
6. (ttesgni)
The following are the distinct forms in writing two different types of problem:
7. (cdealartiev)
8. (niteroragtvei)
9. (twah)
10. (hwo)
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For every problem, there would be an answer. And for every answer, there could be
a question. A problem without a clear question in mind is like you are seeking for an
answer in a directionless manner. Hence, as a student-researcher, you must
remember that establishing research questions may guide you in your quest to
address some academic issues. Remember that these questions may serve as your
compass as if you were navigating at sea in order to reach the target destination.
Now that you have already had enough reasons and justifications to pursue a study
so as to address a problem which you perceived from your environment, this is a
time for you to concretize your study by crafting your problem through specifying
research questions. Hence, in this part of the module, you will be supplemented with
additional knowledge on how to state your research problem and questions.
What’s In
Identify what part of the research introduction is being asked from Column A by
selecting the correct term from Column B. Write the letter of your answer on your
notebook.
Column A Column B
1. This refers to the major task of the researcher. a. rationale of the study
3. This presents the reason why the researcher c. literature foundation of the
decides to look for solutions to the problem. study
Anthony and Jessica are planning to repair their house. What do you think should
be the necessary tools they will be needing?
Name the tools that represent your answers. Write your answers on your
notebook.
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What is It
In this module, you will explore the kinds as well as the elements of research problem
and research questions which later help you come up with a concrete statement of
the problem parallel to the study that you are planning to conduct.
After the researcher has clearly presented the rationale of the problem, the
formulation of the targeted and well-defined problem must follow. This well-defined
problem is commonly pertained to the “Statement of the Problem.” Stating clearly the
problem can make the vagueness of the study be clarified. Further, this section
allows the researcher to present other essential elements of research undertaking
such as the major variables, objectives, and appropriate methodology.
In formulating the problem statement in a research paper, there are two types of
problems which should be considered. These are the general problem and the specific
problems.
General problem pertains to the opening paragraph that gives specific details on other
essential elements which are the purpose, major variables, participants, setting, and
time coverage of the study. The said elements serve as a guide in order to properly
formulate the general problem. Cristobal and Cristobal (2017) from their book
Practical Research 1 for Senior High School presented guidelines in the writing of the
general problem. These are as follows:
1. The general problem should clearly state the main task/s of the researcher.
2. The general problem should present the major variable/s related to the
phenomenon to be investigated.
3. The general problem should identify the participants of the study.
4. The general problem should state the research setting as well as the time period
of the study.
5. The general problem may indicate the intended output of the study such as an
intervention program, module, policies, etc.
After formulating the general problem of a study, enumeration of its specific problems
should follow. Unlike the general problem which is stated in a declarative form, the
specific problems are stated as questions. These formulated questions, moreover,
should all be anchored on the general problem. With this, the researcher will be
guided on how he/she will seek an answer to the problem.
In addition, the researcher must also know that a specific question to be formulated
must be a researchable question, that is, it should begin with words such as “what”
and “how.” In this case, the researcher may be able to solicit responses which can
ensure detailed data necessary to the study. Non-researchable questions, as in, those
which are answerable by “yes” or “no” should be avoided.
Non-Researchable Questions:
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Researchable Questions:
1. What are the most frequently used emojis by the participants in the corpus?
4. What learning content presentation strategy can be proposed based on the results
of the study?
Now that you have already known the considerations in stating a research problem,
it is no doubt that you may begin to concretize your study by specifying your general
problem and its corresponding specific problems/questions.
What’s More
Identify the elements by analyzing the general problem provided below. Write your
answers on your notebook.
This study aims to describe the academic challenges faced by senior high school
working students in the second district of Bataan. The result of the study will
serve as a basis for proposing and designing effective learning intervention
program.
1. main task :
2. major variable :
3. participants :
4. setting :
5. intended output :
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What I Have Learned
Summarize your thoughts using this home graphic organizer. Copy and answer the
illustration on your notebook.
What I Can Do
State four (4) researchable specific questions based on the general problem presented
below. Note that your answers will be graded according to the rubric provided. Write
your answers on your notebook.
This study aims to describe the academic challenges faced by senior high school
working students in the second district of Bataan. The result of the study will
serve as a basis for proposing and designing effective learning intervention
program.
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Assessment
A. Write True if the given statement is correct and False if not. Write your answers
on your notebook.
B. Write R if the given question is a researchable type and N if not. Write your
answers on your notebook.
6. Should all students use social media platforms for learning purposes?
10. What are the common preparations done by senior high school students towards
the new normal type of schooling?
Additional Activities
State your own research problem based on your proposed qualitative research title
from the previous module. Write your answers on your notebook.
Research Title:
General Problem:
Specific Problems:
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References
Cristobal, Amadeo P., and Cristobal, Maura D. Practical Research 1 for Senior High
School. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, Inc., 2017.
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