What kind of problems that could be categorized as research problems? (Lecture slides mostly in English)

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IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH PROBLEM
SEMESTER GASAL 2015/2016
FAKULTAS PSIKOLOGI UNIVERSITAS KATOLIK INDONESIA ATMA JAYA
KULIAH III - 24 AGUSTUS 2015

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Mahasiswa mampu mengidentifikasi kriteria untuk menentukan
masalah penelitian;
Mahasiswa mampu membedakan masalah penelitian pada penelitian
kuantitatif dan kualitatif.
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ONE DAY OBJECTIVES
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RESEARCH PROBLEM
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RESEARCH PROBLEM
Research problems are the (psychological)
issues, controversies, or concerns that guide
the need for conducting a study.
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THE
DEFI
NITI
ON

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RESEARCH PROBLEM
Research problems are the (psychological)
issues, controversies, or concerns that guide
the need for conducting a study.
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THE
DEFI
NITI
ON
What controversy
leads to a need
for this study?
What was
the issue, problem,
or controversy that
the researcher
wanted to
address?
What was
the concern
being addressed
“behind” this study?
Is there
a sentence like
“The problem
addressed in this
study is . . .”?
(Creswell, 2012, p. 59)

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the broad subject
matter addressed by
the study
RESEARCH
TOPIC
RESEARCH PROBLEM
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RESEARCH
PROBLEM
PURPOSE
STATEMENT
RESEARCH
QUESTION
a general
(psychological) issue,
concern, or
controversy addressed
in research that
narrows the topic
the major intent or
objective of the study
used to address the
problem
narrow the purpose
into specific questions
that the researcher
would like answered
or addressed in the
study
(Creswell, 2012, p. 60)
MORE GENERAL MORE SPECIFIC
ICON SOURCES: Bird by misirlou, Bird by misirlou,
Bird by misirlou, Bird by misirlou, Psychology by gilbert bages;
from the Noun Project

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IF YOUR STUDY…
IF YOUR STUDY…IF YOUR STUDY…
IF YOUR STUDY…
IF YOUR STUDY…
will fill a gap or void in the
existing literature
replicates a past study but
examines different
participants and different
research sites
extends past research or
examines the topic more
thoroughly
gives voice to people
silenced, not heard, or
rejected in society
informs practice
PROBLEMS THAT NEED TO BE RESEARCHED
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(Creswell, 2012, p. 62-63)

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CAN YOU…CAN YOU…
gain access to people and
sites?
find time, locate resources,
and use your skills?
PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE RESEARCHED
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(Creswell, 2012, p. 61-62)

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DIFFERENCES IN RESEARCH PROBLEM
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Measure variables
Assess the impact of
these variables on an outcome
Test theories or broad explanations
Apply results to
a large number of people
Learn about the views of individuals
Assess a process over time
Generate theories based on
participant perspectives
Obtain detailed information about
a few people or research sites
QUALITATIVEQUANTITATIVE
ICON SOURCES: Glasses by João Proença, Ruler by Victor Pedraza,
Book by Michela Tannoia, People by Ilsur Aptukov;
from the Noun Project

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DIFFERENCES IN RESEARCH PROBLEM
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Measure variables
Assess the impact of
these variables on an outcome
Test theories or broad explanations
Apply results to
a large number of people
Learn about the views of individuals
Assess a process over time
Generate theories based on
participant perspectives
Obtain detailed information about
a few people or research sites
QUALITATIVEQUANTITATIVE
(Creswell, 2012, p. 63-64)
DESCRIPTION & EXPLANATION EXPLORATION
ICON SOURCES: Glasses by João Proença, Ruler by Victor Pedraza,
Book by Michela Tannoia, People by Ilsur Aptukov;
from the Noun Project

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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
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HOW TO WRITE IT
PROPERLY?
THE TOPIC
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
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(Creswell, 2012, p. 64-71)
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THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
A JUSTIFICATION OF THE
IMPORTANCE OF THE PROBLEM
THE DEFICIENCIES IN OUR EXISTING
KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PROBLEM
THE AUDIENCES THAT WILL BENEFIT
FROM A STUDY OF THE PROBLEM

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WANT TO KNOW MORE?
CRESWELL, J.W. (2012). EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH: PLANNING, CONDUCTING
AND EVALUATING QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH (4TH ED.).
BOSTON, MA: PEARSON EDUCATION, INC.