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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