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Research problem

In research process, the first and foremost step is the selection and defining a research problem.

A researcher must find the problem and formulate it so that it becomes susceptible to research. Just like a doctor, a researcher must examine all the symptoms concerning a problem before he can diagnose correctly. Research problem is in general refers to some difficulty which a researcher experience and wants to obtain a solution for the same.

Source of research problem

The research problem may be selected from the following sources

· Theory of one’s own interest

· Daily problems

· Technological changes

· Unexplored areas

· Discussions with experts and authorities including the supervisor or research advisor.

Criteria for a good research problem

· Relation between variables expressed; The problem should express a relation between two of more variables

· Clarity and unambiguity

· Empirical verification:- the problem should be such as to imply possibilities of empirical testing.

· Availability of guidance

· Experience and creativity

· Novelty- originality is the basic credit point of any research.

· Interesting- interesting for the investigator himself

· Importance- it should be significant enough and involve and important principle of practice.

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