how to write a problem statement
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How to Write a Problem Statement
THE PROBLEM STATEMENT
• Foundation of any research study • Indicates the Problem or questions related
to the topic• Justifies the topic and the leading study
based on it • Brief and concise, mostly one paragraph• Specifically considers only the scope of the
project
KEY ASPECTS OF PROBLEM STATEMENT
¤ It should be leading among all the other components of the study
¤ It should be perfectly original
¤ It should be providing direction regarding the purpose or overarching questions
¤ It should be covering a broader context in a concise manner
TYPES OF PROBLEM STATEMENTS
There rare two types of problem statement
Formal Problem Statement Informal Problem Statement
POINTS OF CONSIDERATION • Are there chances of continuation of the problem in
the future?
• Is the problem statement based on current scenarios?
• Is the problem practically applicable?
• To what extent the impact of the problem is seen on the population?
• Is this problem capable of producing solution through the study?
COMPONENTS OF PROBLEM STATEMENT
• To the point wordings to be used • Targeted audience for the research
top be specified • All possible assumptions to be
declared • All possible limitations to be declared
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