1. The importance of formulating a Research Problem
1.1. It is important to define the research problem well.
1.1.1. Steps:
1.1.1.1. Formulation of the research problem: It determines the type of study design, the type of sampling strategy, and the type of analysis.
1.1.1.2. Selection
1.1.1.3. Evaluation
1.1.1.4. State the problem so that it leads to the research.
1.2. The research problem establishes the importance of the topic because it provides the focus and a short summary.
2. Evaluating a Problem
2.1. It is necessary to analyze the research problem by applying the following criteria
2.1.1. Significance
2.1.1.1. A great contribution to educational theory
2.1.2. Utility in an educational decision-making situation
2.1.2.1. Refers to the action of provoking further questions
2.1.3. Practicability to be researched
2.1.3.1. Must be empirically testable in order to answer the research question.
2.1.4. Suitability for research
2.1.4.1. Must be really interesting for the investigator and the researcher has all the tools available to carry out that investigation.
2.1.5. Ethical appropriateness
2.1.5.1. Conduct the research without violating ethical values
3. Describe the process the investigation will follow to answer the question
4. Research Question
4.1. -What? - How? - Why?
4.1.1. It must be clear, narrow, concise and precise
4.1.2. It must be practical, answerable and obtainable.