Strategies for Writing a Research Problem Statement

This video explores the importance of identifying and writing a research problem, using an example of low student enrollment in online classes at a community college. It discusses strategies for writing a problem statement and justifying the problem.

00:00:00 This video discusses the importance of identifying a research problem, distinguishing it from other parts of the research process, and strategies for writing a statement of the problem section.

🔍 Identifying a research problem is crucial as it serves as the starting point for any study.

📚 The research problem can be an educational issue, controversy, or concern that guides the need for conducting a study.

🌟 The research problem is essential in determining the issue or problem to be addressed and the controversy that leads to the need for a study.

00:02:30 In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of a research problem and distinguishes it from other parts of a study. They use the example of a topic on distance learning and the research problem of low student enrollment in online classes at a community college.

📌 The opening paragraphs of a study set the stage and explain why the research is important.

🔍 Research problem differs from other parts in that it addresses an educational issue or problem.

🔎 Research questions are the specific queries the researcher wants to answer in the study.

00:04:59 Investigating the reasons for low enrollment in online classes at community colleges due to internet usage and the impact on research methods.

🔑 The research problem is the lack of students enrolling in online classes at a community college.

🔍 Factors to consider when studying the research problem include access to resources, skills, time, and the potential contribution to knowledge and practice.

Research problems can differ in quantitative and qualitative research.

00:07:27 The video discusses the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods for different research problems. It emphasizes the importance of justifying the problem in the introduction.

📊 Use quantitative research to measure variables and assess their impact on outcomes.

📝 Use qualitative research to learn about people's views, assess processes over time, and obtain detailed information about a few individuals or research sites.

🔍 Justify the research problem in the introduction to gain approval for the study.

00:09:57 The video discusses the importance of including specific elements in the introduction of a research article. These elements include the research problem, justification for the problem, deficiencies in the evidence, and the audience that will benefit from the study.

📝 The video discusses the importance of including key elements in the introduction of a research article, such as the research problem, justification, deficiencies in the evidence, and the target audience.

🔍 The viewer is assigned to analyze the introduction of a specific research article to determine if it adequately covers these key elements.

📄 The assignment requires the viewer to handwrite the introduction and include it in their college notes.

00:12:24 This video discusses how to write a problem statement for research. It covers the importance of the problem, different strategies for writing the problem statement, and the significance of the study.

📚 The research problem section introduces the problem and identifies practical and research-based issues.

💡 Justification for the problem is based on past research, personal experiences, and the need to explore marginalized voices and audience needs.

🖋️ Strategies for writing the statement of the problem section include organizing the flow of ideas and incorporating specific topics.

00:14:51 Exploring strategies for writing an effective problem statement in research, focusing on the role of parents, counselors, and colleges in addressing attendance deficiencies.

📝 The video discusses the importance of evaluating how parents can promote access and engagement in the education system.

💡 Strategies for writing a strong problem statement are highlighted, including referencing literature and providing supporting statistics and participant codes.

🔑 It is emphasized that the problem statement should be reflected in the introduction of the study and should relate the discussion to the target audience.

Summary of a video "OCT 11 2022 VIDEO 2 RESEARCH PROBLEM" by Dr. Craig Refugio on YouTube.

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