STATEMENT OF

THE PROBLEM
Objectives:
Formulate clearly the
statement of research
problems. (Statement of the
problem)
Question…
What comes to your
mind when you hear
problem statement?
Statement of the problem
•States clearly the purpose or
interest of the study.
•It poses specific questions
about research problem.
 Two main Elements
1. The Objective
2. Research
Questions
 Objective
Statement of a long term
objective expected to be
achieved by the study.
 This section contains the purpose
statements and the research
question(s).
In writing this section, follow the
prescribed format:
“This study (or research) aims to…
(make congruent with title).”
 This section contains the purpose
statements and the research
question(s).
In writing this section, follow the
prescribed format:
“This study (or research) aims to…
(make congruent with title).”
New paragraph:
“Specifically, this research (or study)
seeks to answer the following
questions:”
Phrase questions with the data to be
collected in mind. Answer the questions and
rephrase question, if your intended answer
does not match the question.
 Statement of the problem

Characteristics of Good
Research Questions
FEASIBLE SIGNIFICANT

CLEAR ETHICAL
Any Questions?
Activity Time!