Practical Research 2: Statement of the Problem

Vocabulary flashcards covering the components, structure, and types of research questions found in a Statement of the Problem based on Practical Research 2.

Statement of the Problem

An argument that justifies why a research study was needed by addressing an existing gap in knowledge in the field and leading to further research.

General Problem

The first part of the Statement of the Problem (SOP) that serves as an opening paragraph and introduces the problem of the research.

Main tasks

An element in the General Problem that specifies "what to do" with the major variables, using terms like to determine, to associate, to examine, to assess, to relate, or to measure.

General Problem Elements

The specific components required in the opening paragraph of a study: main tasks, variables, participants, research locale or setting, and coverage date.

Specific Problems

The second part of the Statement of the Problem (SOP) stated in questions that define the population, samples (respondents), and identify studied variables.

Central questions

The most general questions that can be asked within the specific problems section of a research study.

Sub-questions

Questions that subdivide the central question into more specific topical questions that are limited in number.

Non-researchable questions

Questions of value that are answerable by a simple "yes" or "no."

Researchable questions

Questions of values, opinions, perceptions, or policy that are raised specifically to accumulate data.