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    This document provides guidance on identifying a research problem and developing testable hypotheses. It discusses how to select a research topic based on gaps identified in the literature and how to write a clear problem statement supported by evidence. The document emphasizes that research objectives, questions, and hypotheses should be consistent and measurable. It provides examples of well-written research objectives, null hypotheses, and questions. Finally, it notes some practical considerations for a study including time frame, location, cost, data collection instruments, and variables.

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    This document provides guidance on identifying a research problem and developing testable hypotheses. It discusses how to select a research topic based on gaps identified in the literature and how to write a clear problem statement supported by evidence. The document emphasizes that research objectives, questions, and hypotheses should be consistent and measurable. It provides examples of well-written research objectives, null hypotheses, and questions. Finally, it notes some practical considerations for a study including time frame, location, cost, data collection instruments, and variables.

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    Research Problem &

    Hypotheses

    8th November 2016


    Associate Prof. Dr. Subadrah
    Madhawa Nair
    Introduction
    Identifying research problem
    Research problem
    Situation or condition that requires a
    solution, explanation and research in order
    to explain the phenomenon. You are
    conducting a study to explain the
    phenomenon
    How to identify research problem

    Lliterature review
    Based on self experiences
    Suggestions made by other
    researchers
    How to select a research topic
    Choose a field of study
    Review of literature and theories
    Choose a research topic
    Identifying research problem
    Write problem statement
    Features of a good research topic
    Title should be interesting
    An issue- in need of investigation
    Can be studied/researchable
    Contribute significantly in the field of
    study- contribute to the theory and
    practice
    Can be implemented by the researcher
    Bound by research ethics
    Writing problem statement
    Highlight global issues first, then focus
    on local issues related to your study
    Provide evidences from previous
    studies- of the issue, etc.
    Stress on the importance and needs
    of your study
    Highlight the problems that exist in the
    field of your study
    Highlight gaps that exist in the field of
    your study
    Your statements should be supported by-
    evidence
    Evidences to support your
    statements
    Abstracts of studies
    Summary of studies/research
    Statistics that show results, the
    general views in the field being studied
    Research articles from journals
    Academic reference books
    Web page
    Thesis, dissertations, project papers,
    research monographs, conference
    proceedings, etc.
    Theoretical framework

    Make sure your research is based on


    theories- important to review studies
    before deciding on a title and writing
    problem statement.
    Content

    of the study
    CHAPTER 1- PROBLEM STATEMENT
    Introduction
    Problem statement
    Research objectives
    Research questions
    Hypotheses
    Significance of the study
    Limitations of the study
    Operational Definition
    Summary
    CHAPTER 2:Literature review
    CHAPTER 3: Research methodology
    CHAPTER 4: Data analysis and findings
    CHAPTER 5: Discussion and conclusion
    Hypotheses
    A good hypothesis state as clearly and
    concisely as possible the expected
    relationship ( or difference) between
    variables. Variables should be stated in
    measurable terms.
    Objectives, research questions and
    hypotheses
    The objectives of the study, research
    questions, and hypotheses should be
    consistent/parallel
    For quantitative studies there should be
    objectives of the study, research questions
    and hypotheses
    For qualitative studies there should be only
    research objectives and research questions
    Research Objectives
    1 To investigate whether there is a significant difference
    between the experimental group and the control group in their
    scores for multiple choice questions related to idioms.
    2 To investigate whether there is a significant difference
    between the experimental group and the control group in their
    scores for structured questions related to idioms.
    3 To investigate whether there is a significant difference
    between the experimental group and the control group in their
    scores for constructing sentences using idioms.
    4 To investigate whether there is a significant difference
    between the experimental group and the control group in their
    scores for interest towards learning the English language..
    Null hypotheses
    Ho1 There is no significant difference between the experimental
    group and the control group in their scores for multiple choice
    questions related to idioms.
    Ho2 There is no significant difference between the experimental
    group and the control group in their scores for structured questions
    related to idioms.
    Ho3 There is no significant difference between the experimental
    group and the control group in their scores for constructing
    sentences using idioms.
    Ho4 There is no significant difference between the experimental
    group and the control group in their scores for interest towards
    learning the English language.

    Research Questions
    RQ1 Is there a significant difference between the
    experimental group and the control group in their scores for
    multiple choice questions related to idioms?
    RQ2 Is there a significant difference between the
    experimental group and the control group in their scores for
    structured questions related to idioms?
    RQ3 Is there a significant difference between the
    experimental group and the control group in their scores for
    constructing sentences using idioms?
    RQ4 Is there a significant difference between the
    experimental group and the control group in their scores for
    interest towards learning the English language?
    Qualitative research questions
    What are the factors affecting the
    students ESL writing skills?
    What are the students suggestions
    concerning the strategic ways of
    enhancing their ESL writing skills?
    Attention and consideration
    Research topic must be something that can be studied
    Time frame
    Place and location
    Cost
    The instruments to collect data
    Data analysis
    The study variables
    Focus and limitations of the study
    Thank you

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