Consider 5 ways to formulate the research problem:
- Specify your research objectives;
- Review its context or environment;
- Explore its nature;
- Determine variable relationships;
- Anticipate the possible consequences of alternative approaches.
What is research problem and how formulate it?
A research problem is simply the research topic. A researcher needs to refine the topic and clearly state what is intended to be explored about the topic. This is called formulation of the research problem which involves narrowing down a broader research area into a specific research topic and devising the objectives.
What is an example of a research problem?
For example, if you propose, "The problem in this community is that it has no hospital." This only leads to a research problem where: The need is for a hospital. The objective is to create a hospital.
