Selection of Research Problem

1. Formulating the Research Problem:

A research problem, in general, refers to some difficulty which a researcher experiences in the context of either a theoretical or practical situation and wants to obtain a solution for the same.

Research Problem is an unanswered question that a researcher might encounter in the context of either a theoretical or practical situation.

• Components of a Research Problem:

1. There should be an individual or a group who have some difficulty or problem
2. There should be some objective to be pursued (A person or an organization who wants nothing cannot have a problem)
3. There should be more than one alternative means available to the Researcher.
4. There should be some doubt in the mind of the Researcher about the choice of alternative means.