07-08-2012, 11:54 AM
Identification of the Research Problem
Developing the Problem.ppt (Size: 288 KB / Downloads: 38)
Steps to be Taken
Identify a general problem area
Revise & narrow the problem statement
Identify a general problem area
Review the literature
Get broad overview using secondary sources
Write a general problem statement
Outline of the Problem
Topic: Attrition in Recreation Programs
Statement of the Problem: The problem was to determine why participants in recreation programs drop out.
Writing Problem Statements
Tells what will be (or was) done
Identifies variables & relationships to be studied
Revise & narrow the problem statement
Review primary sources in the literature
Identify primary sources
Read & record the literature
Focus should be on identifying questions that need to be answered (theoretically & practically)