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Problem statement is, “The problem to be explored in this study is the lack of understanding of Generation X’s perception of Generation Z’s discipline.” The purpose statement might be,” The purpose of this study is to explore Generation X’s perception of Generation Z/s discipline.”
Quantitative Introduction: Less variation is seen in quantitative introductions. In a quantitative project, the problem is best addressed by understanding what factors or variables influence an outcome. For example, in response to worker cutbacks (a problem for all employees), an investigator may seek to discover what factors influence businesses to downsize. Another researcher may need to understand the high divorce rate among married couples (a problem) and examine whether financial issues contribute to divorce. In both of these situations, the research problem is one in which understanding the factors that explain or relate to an outcome helps the investigator best understand and explain the problem. In addition, in quantitative introductions, researchers sometimes advance a theory to test, and they will incorporate substantial reviews of the literature to identify research questions that need to be answered. A quantitative introduction may be written from the impersonal point of view and in the past tense, to convey objectivity.
Qualitative Introductions: In addition, qualitative introductions may begin with a personal statement of experiences from the author, such as those found in phenomenological studies (Moustakas, 1994). They also may be written from a personal, first person, subjective point of view in which the researcher positions herself or himself in the narrative.
Chapter 5 Outline: When designing the opening paragraphs of a proposal, which includes the research problem, keep in mind these research tips:
- Write an opening sentence that will stimulate reader interest as well as convey an issue to which a broad audience can relate.
- As a general rule, refrain from using quotationsespecially long onesin the lead sentence because it will be difficult for readers to grasp the key idea you would like for them to see. Quotations raise many possibilities for interpretation and thus create unclear beginnings. However, as is evident in some qualitative studies, quotations can create reader interest.
- Stay away from idiomatic expressions or trite phrases (e.g., The lecture method remains a sacred cow among most college and university instructors.).
- Consider numeric information for impact (e.g., Every year, an estimated 5 million Americans experience the death of an immediate family member.).
- Clearly identify the research problem (i.e., dilemma, issue) leading to the study. Ask yourself, Is there a specific sentence (or sentences) in which I convey the research problem?
- Indicate why the problem is important by citing numerous references that justify the need to study the problem. In perhaps a less than joking manner, we say to our students that if they do not have a dozen references cited on the first page of their proposal, they do not have a scholarly study.
- Make sure that the problem is framed in a manner consistent with the approach to research in the study (e.g., exploratory in qualitative, examining relationships or predictors in quantitative, and either approach in mixed methods inquiry).
- Consider and write about whether there is a single problem involved in the proposed study or multiple problems that lead to a need for the study. Often, multiple research problems are addressed in research studies.
Script: The purpose (or study aim) of this ___________ (strategy of inquiry, such as ethnography, case study, or other type) study is (was? will be?) to ___________ (understand? explore? develop? generate? discover?) the ___________ (central phenomenon being studied) for ___________ (the participants, such as the individual, groups, organization) at ___________ (research site). At this stage in the research, the ___________ (central phenomenon being studied) will be generally defined as ___________ (provide a general definition).
