THE

PROBLEM
AND ITS
BAKGROUND
Ma’am ANA
 Research probLem statement

 A clear, concise, and specific statement that describes the issue or problem that the
research project addresses.
 It should be written in a way that is easily understandable to both experts and non-
experts in the field.
 Needed in writing a research problem
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IDENTIFY THE DEFINE THE SPECIFIC EXPLAIN THE PROVIDE A CLEAR USE A SCIENTIFIC

GENERAL AREA OF PROBLEM: Narrow SIGNIFICANCE OF AND CONCISE AND OBJECTIVE

INTEREST: Start by
down the general area THE PROBLEM: STATEMENT: State TONE: The problem
of interest to a specific the problem in a statement should be
identifying the Provide context for
problem or issue.
general area of the problem by clear and concise written in a neutral

research that explaining why it is manner, making and objective tone,

interests you. important to study sure to use avoiding any

and what gap in language that is subjective language

current knowledge easily understood and personal bias.

or understanding it by your intended

fills. audience.
When to write a statement of the problem

sets the foundation for helps to guide the research design effectively communicates
the entire research. and methodology, and ensures that the purpose and
Should be written at the the research is focused on significance of the
beginning of the addressing the specific problem at research stakeholders.
research. hand
Elements in writing a research problem?
1. THE RESEARCH TOPIC:
The general area that the research project addresses.

2. THE SPECIFIC PROBLEM OR ISSUE:

The problem or issue that the research project aims to address.

3. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROBLEM:

A discussion of why the problem is important and what gap in
current knowledge or understanding it fills.
Elements in writing a research problem?
4. THE RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
A set of questions that the research project aims to answer, in order
to address the problem or issue.

5. THE RESEARCH OBJECTIVES:

A set of specific and measurable objectives that the research project
aims to achieve.

6. THE SCOPE OF THE RESEARCH:

A description of the specific population, setting, or context that the
research project will focus on.
Elements in writing a research problem?
7. THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK:
A discussion of the theoretical concepts and principles that inform
the research project.

8. THE RESEARCH DESIGN:

Your sampling methods or criteria for selecting subjects
 SAMPLE 1

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the effect of used coffee grounds

on the growth and development of cucumbers. Specifically, it aims to
answer the following question:

1. How can the coffee ground help with the growth and development
of the cucumber plant, in terms of:
Should be a. Size
alphabetically
arranged b. Height

2. Is there a significance difference in the growth and development

of the cucumber plant, in terms of:
a. Control Groups- Set of cucumber plants not exposed to coffee
grounds as additive fertilizer.
b. Experimental Groups- Set of cucumber plants that will receive
varying amounts of coffee grounds as fertilizer.
Statement of the Problem
This study aimed is to determine the effect of parental expectations on the academic
performance of the Junior High School students of Sen. Renato "Compañero" Cayetano Memorial
Science and Technology High School. School year 2023-2024.

The goal of this study is to answer the following questions:

1. What are the demographic profile of the students in terms of:

1.1. Age
1.2. Sex
1.3. Birth order
1.4. Educational attainment of the parents
1.5 Parents Occupation
1.6 General Average of the students

2. What are the observed behaviors and practices of grade 10 high school students?
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YOU!