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Chapter 3: Preliminary Information Gathering & Problem Definition -…
Chapter 3: Preliminary Information Gathering & Problem Definition
Broad Problem Area
Existing issues needed to address
Areas want to improve
Theoretical or conceptual issues
Research questions to answer empirically
Preliminary Information Gathering
Early stage of soliciting information about the problem of interest
Enable researcher gain wider understanding and perspective
Literature Review
"Published or unpublished research articles that other conducted in areas relevant to the study".
Sources of literature
Journal article
Books
Conference proceedings
Government & cooperate reports
Newspapers
Theses and dissertations
Internet (electronic journal)
CD-ROM
Magazines
Defining Problem
Elements of Problem Statement
Clear statement, sufficient contextual detail to justify importance
Method of solving problem
Purpose, statement of objective and scope of document
Guidelines good problem statement
Problem is clear and unambiguously defined
Quantify extent of problem
Emphasize consequences
Criteria in assessing quality PS
Relevant
Feasible
Interesting
Ethical Issues
Maintain objectivity and integrity
Avoid invasion of privacy
Bring no harm to others