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What is the
problems
actually?
RESEARCH PROBLEMS
Albert Einstein
Research Problem
.. Type of research problems
Knowledge gap
– enhance understanding
– Develop new theory
Industry/community Problems
– Actual problem in organization
-- For improvement/solution
Source of Research Problem
Three major sources of research problem:-
Theory
There are many theories from which problems can
be drawn
Personal experiences
Reading, observation, sponsor, conference
Replication
A replication is not carried out identically with the
original but the original are altered. (Gay and
Airasian, 2000)
Examples of Research problems
Training programs are not effective as
anticipated
The sales volumes of a text book is not picking
up
Youth not participate in learning program at the
mosque
The relationship between reward and job
satisfaction based on the job satisfaction theory
or model
Research Problems.. A
reminder!
Problem
Research Questions
Topic
The steps
1.Decide on the general area of study or
investigation
2.Narrow down the general are
3.Evaluate the potential/significant of the
problem
4.Develop a good problem statement and the
research question
5.Formulate the topic
Example
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Ethics in Research