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Research Problem MODULE 2.C De La Salle – Lipa College of Education Arts and Sciences Multimedia Department
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Research Problem Problem, topic, thesis subject: A situation of concern brought into focus of concentrated study; Identified even before the research is conducted; The heart of the research project De La Salle – Lipa College of Education Arts and Sciences Multimedia Department
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Characteristic of a Good Problem or Topic: Should recognize the importance of daily occurrences Research is more than compiling, counting, and tabulating data; it involves deducting the consequences of hypothesis through careful observation and application of rigorous logic Research is a process of testing rather than proving and it implies an objectivity De La Salle – Lipa College of Education Arts and Sciences Multimedia Department
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Characteristic of a Good Problem or Topic: The problem must have practical value Has a boundary line that can clearly identify the limitations Shows the goal of the study Is eye-catching and functional De La Salle – Lipa College of Education Arts and Sciences Multimedia Department
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Things to consider when formulating a research problem: Must consider existing practices and contribute to the needs of the locality and region A problem is a repetition in extension of investigation Problems are offshoots of the study Topic should acquaint the research through cross- section of course materials Topic should be of manageable scale De La Salle – Lipa College of Education Arts and Sciences Multimedia Department
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External factors in selecting a research problem: Avoidance of unnecessary duplication Importance in the field or practical value of the problem Special equipment needed in the conduct of the study Availability and sources of data Institutional and administrative cooperation De La Salle – Lipa College of Education Arts and Sciences Multimedia Department
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Internal factors in selecting a research problem: Researcher’s interest in the problem Time required to finish the study Special qualification of the researcher (competency/mastery level) Cost of investigating the problem Hazards, penalties and hardships De La Salle – Lipa College of Education Arts and Sciences Multimedia Department
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Guidelines in Selecting Research Problems (Calderon, 1993) Researcher’s choice and no one else Within the interest of the researcher Within the specialization of the researcher Within the competency of the researcher Within the financial capability of the researcher Must be manageable Must be completed within allotted time Must be significant and relevant Must be practical and implementable De La Salle – Lipa College of Education Arts and Sciences Multimedia Department
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Guidelines in Selecting Research Problems (Calderon, 1993) Must be ORIGINAL Can be delineated to fit the resources of the researcher Must contribute to regional/national development goals Must contribute to the funds of human knowledge Must pave the way for possible solution to the society’s problem Must not undermine the moral and spiritual values of the people Must advocate violent change Must have return-benefits Must consider the hazards involved De La Salle – Lipa College of Education Arts and Sciences Multimedia Department
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What are not Research Problems? Problems that are only used to solve personal problems Problems whose sole purpose is merely to compare 2 sets of data Problems that are only answerable by yes or no Problems that tackle ethics or moral questions Problems that do not require mental struggles Problems that can be solved through the use of machines like computers Problems that involved metaphysical questions like ghosts and spirits De La Salle – Lipa College of Education Arts and Sciences Multimedia Department
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