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Choosing and Defining a Research Problem
Dr. U N Roy
Associate Professor, NITTTR Chandigarh
Email: [email protected]
Mobile No: 09417581530
Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh
CONTENTS
Conceptual Framework
The Research Problem
Developing the Research Questions and Study Plan
Picking a Research Project
Research ResourcesDr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh
Conceptual Framework
• What is research made of?
• Basic concept and philosophy
• Written Plan of the study
• Research Question – What the study is going to address?
• Background and Significance (Rationale of the Study)– How it is going to add scientific body of knowledge?
Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh
Research Design and Techniques
• Research Design• Types of Data and Sample Size: Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria• Variables (Independent and Dependent Variables)
– Dependent : Output or Effect– Independent: Input or Causes (Factors)
• Statistical Issues:– Descriptive Statistics– Specifies the hypothesis– Describe methods to be used to test hypothesis
Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh
Research Design
• What the study is about and the types of data that are needed?
• Why the study is being made?• Where the needed data can be found?• Where and in what areas, the study would
be conducted• When and what period?
Research Design …
• How much materials and how many cases would be needed?
• What bases of selection would be made?• What techniques of gathering data will be
adopted?
Research Problem
What makes good research?
Characteristics of Good Research (FINER)
– Feasible (time, energy and money and technical expertise) (Cost:Benefit)
– Interesting (Challenging)– Novel– Ethical– Relevant
Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh
Developing a Research Question and Study Plan
• Write down the research question and a brief outline of the study plan
• The research problem can be stated as either a question or statement
• The research problem should lead to analytical thinking
• It should lead to possible solutions
• Divide the research into manageable parts
Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh
Developing Research Questions and Study Plan
• Primary and Secondary Questions
• First establish primary questions then add other possible questions
Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh
Picking up a Research Project
• Anticipate the results before doing the first study
• Pick an Area in which have expertise and you visualize possible outcome of the study
• Potential Area where you can contribute
• Study the problems at length
Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh
Picking up a Research Project …
• Build on a theme
• Find a balance between low risk and high risk project
• Be ready for taking certain calculated risks
• Be focused
Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh
Research Resources
• Research institutions and Organisations
• Laboratories
• Libraries
• Government Offices
• A group of researchers
Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh
Conclusion
THANK YOU…… Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh
To Select A Feasible And Novel Topic Of Research
