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ď ˝ How

to clearly identify the PROBLEM that needs to a need of your study ?

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What are research problems?  Educational

issues  Controversies  Concerns Guide the need for conducting a study

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Where to locate it?  Section

of an article  Statement of the problem

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Significance of your study & contribute to knowledge ..

Developing a model, instrument, tools, modules Testing effectiveness of model / instrument / tools, modules in another context Expanding model, instrument, tools, modules with new variables Increasing the reliability and validity of instruments New approach to methodology Triangulation on data collection In depth research Combining theories, principles Identifying correlation between variables Testing of new variables Alternative solutions to current issues

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How to write research problem Contents in the paragraph:  The topic  The research problem  Justification on the importance of the problem from literature  Deficiencies in current knowledge of the problem  Audience who will benefit from the study 

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QUAN

QUAL

Measure variable

Learn about the views of individuals

Assess the impact of the Assess a process over variables on an outcome time Test theories

Generate theories

Generalise results

Obtain detailed information about a few people or research sites

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Phrasebank: Highlighting a problem in the field of study:         8

However, these rapid changes are having a serious effect ......

However, a major problem with this kind of application is ......

Lack of X has existed as a health problem for many years Despite its safety and efficacy, X suffers from several major drawbacks However, research has consistently shown that first year students have not attained an adequate understanding of ......

There is increasing concern that some Xs are being disadvantaged ......

Despite its long clinical success, X has a number of problems in use Questions have been raised about the safety of prolonged use of ......

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