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1 Formulating a research problem & Identifying variables András István Kun

2 Formulating a research problem Form of a research problem: simple or complex? Source: people, problems, programs, phenomena Considerations: Interest, magnitude (knowledge, manageability), measurement of concepts (indicators), level of expertise, relevance, availability of data, ethical issues

3 Steps Broad field or subject area Dissect the broad area into subareas Select what is most interest to you Raise research questions Formulate objectives Assess the objectives Double check

4 From concepts to variables Concepts IndicatorsVariables Research problem

5 Variables Cause, effect, affective, linking Independent, dependent, extraneous, intervening Active, attribute Categorical, continuous Measurement scales: nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio

6 Thanks for your attention

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