The steps in the process of research
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The document discusses identifying a research problem in qualitative research. It notes that researchers begin by identifying a research problem to address. Aspects of identifying a problem include determining what specific controversy needs to be addressed, why it is important, and how the study will add to existing knowledge. Research problems guide educational studies and can be found in issues like disruptive students, campus violence, or lack of parental involvement. The statement of the problem section includes the topic, research problem, justification of importance based on past research and practice, and who will benefit from studying the problem. Justifying a problem means presenting reasons for its importance through literature, workplace experiences, personal experiences, and suggestions of other researchers.
The steps in the process of research
- 1. The Steps in The Process Of Research “Identifying a Research Problem in Qualitative Research” Dr.Maheshbabu.N Assistant Professor Dept. Of PG Studies and Research in Psychology Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire Dakshina Kannada madhupratihasta@sdmcujire.in
- 2. Identifying a Research Problem • Researchers begin a study by identifying a research problem that they need to address. • Problem” • Rationale for why the study is important and why you need to read their study.
- 3. Aspects of identifying research problem • What is the specific controversy or issue that I need to address • Why is this problem important • How will my study add to what we already know about this problem? • Who will benefit from what I learn about this problem?
- 4. What is research problem and why it is important • One of the most challenging aspects of conducting research is to clearly identify the “problem” that leads to a need for your study • Research problems are the educational issues, controversies, or concerns that guide the need for conducting a study. • Good research problems can be found in our educational settings, such as: • The disruptions caused by at-risk students in classrooms • The increase in violence on college campuses • The lack of parental involvement in schools for students with challenging behaviors
- 5. • Stating the purpose of the study • Based on the previous studies • Based on the issues/problem analysis • Guided by literature reviews • Based on the social issues / policy
- 6. How does the research problem differ in Qunatiative and Qualitative research Tend to use quantitative research if your research problem requires you to: • Measure variables • Assess the impact of these variables on an outcome • Test theories or broad explanations • Apply results to a large number of people Tend to use qualitative research if your research problem requires you to: • Learn about the views of individuals • Assess a process over time • Generate theories based on participant perspectives • Obtain detailed information about a few people or research sites
- 7. How do you write a statement of the problem Section • The statement of the problem section includes the actual research problem as well as four other aspects: • The topic • The research problem • A justification of the importance of the problem as found in the past research and in practice • The deficiencies in our existing knowledge about the problem • The audiences that will benefit from a study of the problem
- 8. Justification of the Importance of the Problem • Justifying a research problem means presenting reasons for the importance of studying the issue or concern • This justification occurs in several paragraphs in an introduction in which you provide evidence to document the need to study the problem • Other researchers and experts as reported in the literature • Experiences others have had in the workplace • Personal experiences
- 9. Cont…. The Process of Justifying a Research Problem Research Problem How do I justify the need to study this problem? Personal Experiences Experiences in the Workplac Suggestions Made by Other Researchers Used in qualitative research, such as narrative research Used in both quantitative and qualitative research, such as action research Used in both quantitative and qualitative research, such as experiments, surveys, correlational studies, grounded theory studies