Matthew Kelley

  A research problem is a preliminary step in conducting a research study. A research problem helps you understand the research procedure in a better manner. It is not easy to formulate a reasonable, appropriate and clear-cut research problem because many beginners in the field of research are not aware of this simple fact that even after careful thinking, it may not be possible to formulate the research problem correctly. Common Objectives The research is conducted by statisticians, psychologists, economists and geographers etc. So many different types of people conduct research, but they all have some common objectives in their work. The aim of achieving a research study is to derive out conclusions or results with solid analytical support. To do so, they must formulate a research problem because it will help them formulate the research methodology, selection of research technique and analysis etc. A clear-cut, specific, appropriate and relevant research problem is significant w...

  What is the research problem? You may find that you have difficulty finding enough relevant material. Having a clear research problem gives you a focus for your thesis statement and helps keep you on track during the writing process. The first part of your thesis statement should state the research problem that you want to tackle. You can choose a specific topic or a broad issue as long as it causes controversy, is debatable and has been discussed by many people from different angles. In case of choosing a broad issue make sure that there are enough materials available on which you could base your thesis statement. Your research problem should serve as a guide in your paper so it needs to have all the necessary components. Each part of the statement builds on the other, so including them in this order helps you when researching papers and when writing your final draft. The parts are: 1) Introduction to the Problem:  Your opening sentence should explain what the problem is, ...

Writing a good hypothesis is harder than you think. A good hypothesis is testable, falsifiable, and specific enough to be answered in an experiment or study. Bad Hypothesis Here are some examples of bad hypotheses: "Students will perceive the U.S. political system as unfair." This is very broad, and not testable in any way. "People who drink diet soda are less likely to gain weight than people who drink regular soda." There's no way to test this hypothesis because it doesn't define the groups being studied. Good Hypothesis So...how do you come up with a good hypothesis ? It's simple. A good hypothesis has to be testable, so it usually takes the form of an "if-then" statement. The simplest way to create one is to answer these two questions: What are the potential outcomes of this research? Why would those outcomes occur? Example: "If I give my dog treats before I take her to the vet, then she will be less likely to act aggressively during t...

When you start to write a dissertation or thesis, one of the first questions that will probably cross your mind is "How does this thing work?" Although it may seem like an overwhelming task at first, writing a thesis is not as difficult (and certainly not as lengthy) as you might think. Here’s what happens when you start to write a dissertation . 1. Analyze the assignment and discuss it with your supervisor If you haven’t completed this step already before you even begin to write your thesis or dissertation, make sure that you understand what the assignment is asking for. When you know exactly what is expected of you before setting out on a task, you will find that everything becomes a lot easier. To avoid common mistakes and save time, discuss your assignment with your supervisor at least once before writing begins. Ask for clarification if necessary. This is the best way to avoid misunderstandings when you start writing. Make sure they know what you plan to do, why it’s rel...