Research problem
Research problem 1Why research problem???The formulation of
research problem is the first and most important step of the
research journey. A research problem is just like a foundation of a
building . The type and design depend upon the foundation . It is
impossible to identify the shortest root. 2The sources of research
problems :-There are usually many sources of research problem .
Most likely sources to which one may turn as under: 1. The class
room discussions , collage universities ,community problems are
obvious source of research problems. 2.social issues/developments
and technological changes are constantly bringing forth new
problems and new opportunities for research. 3.Specialized sources
such as research bullets , research reports ,are rich sources of
research problems.3Clinical practice is also a rich source of
research problem.Criteria of good research problem:Following are
the list of tentative conditions should be satisfied ;
1. Novelty : It is not involve any objectionable duplication
,there is constant need of verification findings of the previous
investigation using latest devices and techniques. 2 . Interesting
: The problem should be interesting for the research himself . If
he is not interested in it he will not be able to face. 3
.Relevance : The selected problem should be relevant to your
profession.4. Availability of data: the researcher should ensure
about the availability of valid and reliable data. 5 .Availability
of guidance and cooperation ; Every research activity needs the
patronage of a guide the researcher may need the cooperation from
various institutions and individuals.
6. Feasibility . The suitability of the problem for researcher
is the matter of its feasibility.7.Avalibilty of other facilities .
The investigator should be able to meet the expenses involved in
data gathering equipment , printing, test material , traveling
writing the research report postage.8. Immediate application: The
research should help the researcher to solve an immediate
problem.9. Level of research : It is another criteria to help in
the selection of a problem.10. Cost effectiveness : The good
research problem should be economical in all respect.11. Ethical
issues : For good research problem it is advisable that it should
be free from all ethical issues.
Steps in the development of a research problemThe most important
part of research journey is the formulation of research problem
.These are the steps in the formulation of a research problem:Step
1:- choosing a research topic ,The first step is selecting a
topic.Step 2 ;- selection a specific topic : Let we choose a broad
topic PUBLIC HEALTH .the public health is covering a various
aspects lie public health engineering , public health , awareness
program and so on.
Step 3..> Narrowing a broad topic: Following are techniques
to narrow down a broad topic into specific topic:Examine the
existing the literature.Talk over the ideas with supervisors,
seniors.Define the aim of desire outcomes of the study.Follow the
instructionsNarrow the topicExtend an existing theory to new
topic
Step 4..>formulating a research question :The formulation of
research problem is a creative work researcher often begin with an
interest in broad area and develop a topic into a more specific
research problem.Step 5.> Statement of problem;A statement of
problem an expression of the disturbing situation that needs
investigations or solutions.Research objectivesAfter deciding what
to study , and why? The next step is to formulate the study
objectives. The objective of research summarizes what is to be
achieve by the researcher and the study objectives are goals, the
investigator set out to achieve through the studyThe specific
objectives are :-To identify the full range of economic
,psychosocial, health/nursing care and other needs of patients and
their families affected by AIDS.To determine the economic cost of
CHBC to the patient and family as well as to the formal CHBC
programs them. to relate the calculated cast to the quality of care
provided to the patient by the family.
Why should research objectives be developedThe formulation of
objectives will help you to:FocusAvoidOrganizeAre realisticUse
action verbsRequirement of study objective:They should be
formulated clearly.They must meet the purpose of study.They should
be expressed in measureable terms.They must be testable
The most well known method for setting objectives is a
S.M.A.R.TS_> SPECIFIC (detailed ,well defined)M_> MEASURABLE
(numbers, quality , comparison)A_> ACHIEVABLE
(actionable)R_>REALISTIC (considering resources)T_>TIME-BOUND
(a defined time line).
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