Choosing and Defining a Research Problem Dr. U N Roy Associate Professor, NITTTR Chandigarh Mobile No: Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh

CONTENTS  Conceptual Framework  The Research Problem  Developing the Research Questions and Study Plan  Picking a Research Project  Research Resources Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh

Conceptual Framework What is research made of? Basic concept and philosophy Written Plan of the study Research Question – What the study is going to address? Background and Significance (Rationale of the Study) –How it is going to add scientific body of knowledge? Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh

Research Design and Techniques Research Design Types of Data and Sample Size: Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Variables (Independent and Dependent Variables) –Dependent : Output or Effect –Independent: Input or Causes (Factors) Statistical Issues: –Descriptive Statistics –Specifies the hypothesis –Describe methods to be used to test hypothesis Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh

Research Design What the study is about and the types of data that are needed? Why the study is being made? Where the needed data can be found? Where and in what areas, the study would be conducted When and what period?

Research Design … How much materials and how many cases would be needed? What bases of selection would be made? What techniques of gathering data will be adopted?

Research Problem What makes good research? Characteristics of Good Research (FINER) –Feasible (time, energy and money and technical expertise) (Cost:Benefit) –Interesting (Challenging) –Novel –Ethical –Relevant Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh

Developing a Research Question and Study Plan Write down the research question and a brief outline of the study plan The research problem can be stated as either a question or statement The research problem should lead to analytical thinking It should lead to possible solutions Divide the research into manageable parts Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh

Developing Research Questions and Study Plan Primary and Secondary Questions First establish primary questions then add other possible questions Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh

Picking up a Research Project Anticipate the results before doing the first study Pick an Area in which have expertise and you visualize possible outcome of the study Potential Area where you can contribute Study the problems at length Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh

Picking up a Research Project … Build on a theme Find a balance between low risk and high risk project Be ready for taking certain calculated risks Be focused Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh

Research Resources Research institutions and Organisations Laboratories Libraries Government Offices A group of researchers Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh

Conclusion THANK YOU…… Dr U N Roy NITTTR Chandigarh To Select A Feasible And Novel Topic Of Research