IDENTIFICATION

OF A
RESEARCH
PROBLEM
Dr.DAXABEN N.MEHTA
 What is Research?

Conceptually - Research is defined as the orderly search for

truth.

Operationally Research is

As orderly investigation of a defined problem.

Using an appropriate scientific method or methods.
Together adequate and representative evidence.
Producing conclusions drawn from logical reasoning without
bias.
that can be validated
And yield general principles or laws that may be applied in
similar conditions.
Research forms a cycle of activities.
It starts with a problem and ends with a solution to the
problem.
 What is Methodology?

Methodology is defined as

1. "the analysis of the principles of methods,

rules, and postulates employed by a discipline";

2. "the systematic study of methods that are,

can be, or have been applied within a discipline";
or
3. "a particular procedure or set of procedures."
What is Research Methodology?

The strategy or architectural design by

which the researcher maps out an
approach to problem-finding or problem-
solving is research methodology.
 IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM

(1) STAGES TO DECIDE THE TOPIC

(2) IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECT OF RESEARCH IN

HOME SCIENCE

(3) PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN RESEARCH

(4) NECESSITY OF DEFINING THE PROBLEM

(5) FORMATION / DEVELOPMENT OF TITLE

 (1) STAGES TO DECIDE THE TOPIC

BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER

CURRENT DEVLOPMENT

PURPOSE OF RESEARCH

TIME AVAILABLE

FUNDING
BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER

STATUS OF THE RESEARCHER

SPECILISATION OF THE RESEARCHER

KNOWLEDGE OF ALLIED SUBJECTS

OF HOME SCIENCE

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

PLACE OF SERVICE
 BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER
CONTINUE.....
READING HABITS

WRITING ABILITY

ANALYTICAL ABILITY

INTERPRETATION ABILITY

COORDINATION ABILITY

EXPERIENCE LEVEL
 CURRENT DEVELOPMENT IN THE
TOPIC OF RESEARCH
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT

AT DOMESTIC LEVEL

AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

FUTURE RELEVANCE OF THE ISSUE

SHOULD BE EXAMINED
 TYPES (FORMS) OF RESEARCH

ARTICLE

PROJECT WORK:
GOVERNMENT PROJECT
UGC PROJECT MINOR-MAJOR

M. PHIL

PH.D
 PURPOSE OF RESEARCH

FOR DEGREE

FOR TEACHING

FOR CLIENT

KNOWLEDGE UPGRADATION

FOR PUBLICATION
 TIME AVAILABLE
FOR ARTICLE 2 TO 4 MONTHS

PROJECT WORK: BASED ON NATURE

OF PROJECT
GOVERNMENT PROJECT
UGC PROJECT MINOR-MAJOR

FOR M. PHIL 1 TO 2.5 YEARS

FOR PH.D MINIMUM 2 YEARS

 FUNDING

SELF FUNDED

UGC FUNDED

FINANCED BY AGENCY

FINANCED BY CLIENT

FINANCED BY GOVERNMENT
(2) IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECT OF
RESEARCH IN HOME SCIENCE
HOME SCIENCE INCLUDES:
FOODS & NUTRITION
HOME MANAGEMENT
CLOTHING & TEXTILE
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION EXTENSION
 IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF
RESEARCH IN FOODS & NUTRITION

BRANCHES OF FOODS & NUTRITION

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DIET
RECIPE PRODUCT THERAPY
DEVELOP DEVELOP AND COOKING FOOD
MENT MENT COMMUNITY METHODS ANALYSIS
NUTRITION
 IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF
RESEARCH IN HOME
MANAGEMENT
BRANCHES OF HOME MANAGEMENT
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INTERIOR HUMAN
HOME HOUSE
SPACE MEDICINAL RESOURCE
BUDGET PLANNING
DESIGN PLANTS MANAGE
MENT
 IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF
RESEARCH IN CLOTHING &
TEXTILE
BRANCHES OF CLOTHING & TEXTILE
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TEXTILE FASHION COLOUR TRADITION COSTUME

DESIGN DESIGN FOECASTING AND DESIGN
EMBROIDERY
 IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF
RESEARCH IN HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT
BRANCHES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
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HEREDITY
HUMAN AND DEVELOP
MENTAL FAMILY
BEHAVIOR ENVION WOMEN
STAGES DYNAMICS
MENT ISSUES
 IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF
RESEARCH IN EDUCATION
EXTENSION
BRANCHES OF EDUCATION EXTENSION
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EDUCATION MEDIA ADULT EXTENSION GOVT.

PATTERN AND EDUCATION AND SCHEMES
COMMU COMMUNITY AND
NICATION POLICIES
(3) Precautions to be taken in
research

The research problem should be

stated in such a way that it would
lead to analytical thinking on the part
of the researcher with the aim of
possible concluding solutions to the
stated problem.
 The research problem should always be formulated

Grammatically correct

Relevant words to be used.

Avoid meaningless words.

No ambiguity in the minds of readers.

Demarcating the research field into manageable

parts by dividing the main problem into sub problem
is of the utmost importance.
 (4) Necessity of defining the problem
Quite often we all hear that a problem clearly stated
is a problem half solved. This statement signifies the
need for defining a research problem.

The problem to be investigated must be defined

unambiguously for that will help to discriminate
relevant data from the irrelevant ones.

A proper definition of research problem will enable

the researcher to be on the track whereas an ill-
defined problem may create hurdles.

Questions like:

1 What data are to be collected?

 Necessity of defining the problem
continue......
2 What characteristics of data are relevant
and need to be studied?
3 What relations are to be explored?
4 What techniques are to be used for the
purpose?

And similar other questions crop up in the

mind of the researcher who can well plan his
strategy and find answers to all such
questions only when the research problem
has been well defined.
 Thus, defining a research problem
properly is a prerequisite for any study
and is a step of the highest importance.
In fact, formulation of a problem is
often more essential than it solution.
It is only on careful detailing the
research problem that we can work out
the research design and can smoothly
carry on all the consequential steps
involved while doing research.
 (5)Formation / Development of
Problem title
The subsequent stage after selection of a
problem is formation of a title of research
problem. It should possess the following
qualities.
Should be carefully worded.
Should indicate the core of the study
Should reflect the real intension of
researcher
If possible time period should clarify
Focus should be cleared