The Research Problem
and
Formulating Research Hypothesis
Research 2
Grade 8 – Apo
Raissa C. Volpane October 29, 2021
Quarter 1, Week 7
Teacher
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The Research Problem
Research 2
Grade 8 – Apo
Raissa C. Volpane October 29, 2021
Quarter 1, Week 7
Teacher
Objectives:
1. Differentiate the goals and purposes of
research.
2. Classify research based on the objective of
the study and the condition under which
the study is done.
3. Apply the guidelines/ criteria in the selection
of research topic/ problem.
4. Write a research title that describes what a
study is all about.
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Introduction to the Research Problem
One of the most difficult aspects of
research is how to develop the idea for the
research project.
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A good research problem is "difficult but doable" - Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt
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Conceptualizing research topic according
to Moyer, (2011) includes the following:
Finding your focus…
➢ Which aspects of the
subjects/fields interest you most?
➢ What have you observed that you have
questions about?
➢ What articles have you read that have
raised questions in your
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mind?
Where to start?
✓Read and research on topics of your
interest.
✓Detailed literature searches
✓Attend seminars, conferences and
presentations
✓Listen and ask questions which are not
clear to your understanding
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For a researcher to
choose a good research
topic, one must
understand first the
basic concepts on the
Problem Categories of
Research that must be
considered.
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Research Problem Categories
Life Science Category – involves the study
of life and organisms.
Life comes in all shapes and sizes and is
found all around our world. From Pets to
plants, or fungi to fish. Explore hundreds of
projects and lessons about Biology.
https://learning-center.homesciencetools.com/science-projects/life-science/
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Physical Science Category – includes
astronomy, physics, chemistry, and the
Earth sciences
https://www.aep.cornell.edu/aep/research/research-topics
https://www.theclassroom.com/research-paper-topics-
physical-science-7999447.html
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Defined as any science that
analyzes the nature and properties of
energy and nonliving matter, physical
science gives students a wide variety
of topics to write about in their
research papers. The fields of
chemistry, physics, astronomy and
geology are filled with interesting
subjects that make for compelling
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Robotics - the branch of technology
that deals with the design, construction,
operation, and application of robots, as
well as computer systems for their control,
sensory feedback, and information
processing.
https://ris.princeton.edu/projects/topics-
research
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Any questions?
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Learning Task 1: Where do I belong?
Directions: On a separate sheet of paper,
group the following topics into which
categories of research problem do they
belong.
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Organizing Academic Research Papers:
Choosing a Title
Definition
The title summarizes the main idea or ideas of
your study. A good title contains the fewest
possible words that adequately describe the
contents and/or purpose of your research paper.
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Organizing Academic Research Papers:
Choosing a Title
The title is without doubt the part of a paper that is read
the most, and it is usually read first. If the title is too
long it usually contains too many unnecessary words,
e.g., "A Study to Investigate the...." On the other hand, a
title which is too short often uses words which are too
general. For example, "African Politics" could be the
title of a book, but it does not provide any information
on the focus of a research paper
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Structure and Writing Style
The following parameters can be used to help you
formulate a suitable research paper title:
➢ The purpose of the research
➢ The narrative tone of the paper [typically defined by
the type of the research].
➢ The methods used
➢ The initial aim of a title is to capture the reader’s
attention and to draw his or her attention to the
research problem being investigated.
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The Final Title
➢ Effective titles in academic research papers have
several characteristics.
➢ Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the
study.
➢ Avoid using abbreviations.
➢ Use words that create a positive impression and
stimulate reader interest.
➢ Use current nomenclature from the field of study.
➢ Identify key variables, both dependent and
independent.
➢ May reveal how the paper will
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The Final Title
➢ Suggest a relationship between variables which supports the major
hypothesis.
➢ Is limited to 10 to 15 substantive words.
➢ Do not include "study of," "analysis of" or similar constructions.
➢ Titles are usually in the form of a phrase but can also be in the
form of a question.
➢ Use correct grammar and capitalization with all first words and last
words capitalized, including the first word of a subtitle. All nouns,
pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs that appear between the
first and last words of the title are also capitalized.
➢ In academic papers, rarely is a title followed by an exclamation
mark. However, a title or subtitle can be in the form of a question.
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Any questions?
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➢ Sample Statement of the Problem
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➢ Sample
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➢ Reflection Time!
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Any questions?
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Thank you
For Listening!
To GOD be
all the
Glory!
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