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Problem Formulation in Applied Social Research

This document discusses problem formulation in applied social research. It notes that research topics can come from practical problems in the field, literature in the field, or one's own thinking. When considering a study, researchers must determine feasibility by assessing the tradeoff between rigor and practicality, time needed, ethical constraints, required cooperation, and costs. The literature review is an important part of research, and should be done early to help see if the research idea has been tried before, include all relevant information, select instruments, and anticipate common problems.

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Problem Formulation in Applied Social Research

This document discusses problem formulation in applied social research. It notes that research topics can come from practical problems in the field, literature in the field, or one's own thinking. When considering a study, researchers must determine feasibility by assessing the tradeoff between rigor and practicality, time needed, ethical constraints, required cooperation, and costs. The literature review is an important part of research, and should be done early to help see if the research idea has been tried before, include all relevant information, select instruments, and anticipate common problems.

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Problem Formulation

in Applied Social Research


Where Do Research Topics Come From?

● Practical problems in the field


Where Do Research Topics Come From?

● Practical problems in the field


● Literature in the field
Where Do Research Topics Come From?

● Practical problems in the field


● Literature in the field
● Your own thinking
Is the Study Feasible?

● Tradeoff between rigor and practicality


● How long it will take
● Ethical constraints
● Needed cooperation
● Costs
The Literature Review

● Review the scientific literature


● Do the review early
● The review can help you
– See if your idea has been tried
– Include all relevant constructs
– Select instruments
– Anticipate common problems

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