Formulating Research Problems Effectively

(Formulating Research Problems Effectively)

Assignment: Developing a Premise and a Research Question

As highlighted in this week’s Discussion, the clear formulation of a research problem and research question(s) is central to all research, because this leads to the identification of relevant and useful variables for measurement.

For this Assignment, you will first develop the problem statement for your Premise, using the topic you selected for your Premise in Week 1, and then you will complete your development of 1 to 2 research questions that will help to address the problem.

develope a 4-6 page paper that includes the following:

A brief review of the topic you chose for your Premise in Week 1 and the broader system or ecosystem of which your topic is a part
A clear and extended statement of the problem you plan to address in your doctoral study research
At least one research question that you plan to answer from a secondary data source that you will select next week
An explanation of why the research question(s) you have chosen will help in understanding and addressing the identified problem

1. Introduction

Provide a brief overview of your chosen topic from Week 1.
Explain the broader system or ecosystem in which your topic exists.
Discuss the significance of studying this topic in the context of your doctoral research.

2. Problem Statement

Clearly define the problem your research aims to address.
Explain why this problem is important and relevant to your field of study.
Provide background information, including any existing gaps in research or challenges associated with the problem.
Discuss potential implications if the problem remains unresolved.

3. Research Question(s)

Develop at least one research question that can be answered using secondary data sources.
Ensure that the question is specific, measurable, and directly linked to the problem statement.
If using two research questions, consider including both a primary and a supporting question.

4. Justification of Research Question(s)

Explain how your chosen research question(s) contribute to understanding and addressing the identified problem.
Discuss the potential insights and implications of answering these questions.
Describe how secondary data sources will provide valuable evidence or perspectives.

5. Conclusion

Summarize the key points from your paper.
Reiterate the importance of the problem and the relevance of your research question(s).
Highlight the next steps, including your selection of secondary data sources in the following week.

Formulating Research Problems Effectively