He who asks a question remains

a fool for five minutes;

He who does not ask remains a
fool forever.
-Chinese Proverb
Reseårch Questions

• Depends on the type of your research

study
• Set the direction as to where your study
will go
• State what you want to accomplish or
achieve in the study
 Statement of the Problem
The problem should be stated both in
general and in specific terms. The
general statement of the problem is
usually a reiteration of the title of the
study
The problem is always in an
interrogatory form, hence, it must ask
a question and subproblems must
follow the main problem which are the
key points for investigations in the
research.
The problem should be stated in the
infinitive to (action words in research)
such as examine, analyze, determine,
measure, assess, evaluate,
recommend, find out, among others;
setting 4 - 5 research objectives is
ideal for the research problem.
Specific questions should be stated
using the following guide question
words: “How,” “Will”, “What,” Is
there”.
 Statement of the Problem
The statement of the problem expresses what is
done to make the situation happens more like
what it should be. It exposes anything that is
incorrect with the situation or condition or
circumstances which is being described. It has
two main elements:

THE GENERAL OBJECTIVE

• is the first portion of the problem where the
researcher states the objectives. This is a
statement of a long-term objective expected to
be achieved in the study. This is derivative by
the identification and representation of the
research problem and as reflected in the title.
 Example:
The study aimed to
determine peer tutoring
GENERAL PROBLEM and its effects on the
reading fluency of Grade 11
students of Academic Senior
High School of the City of
Meycauayan.
 Statement of the Problem
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• the specific question which is to be answered
in the study are called research questions or
investigative question and are all in question
form. THE ANSWERS TO the research question
should lead to the solution to the research
problem. Is the objective or purpose of the
study observable, measurable, or verifiable?
Focus on a clear goal or objective. State the
precise goal. The problem should be limited
enough in making a definite conclusion
possible.