IDENTIFICATION

OF A

RESEARCH

PROBLEM

Dr.DAXABEN N.MEHTA

What is Research?

Conceptually - Research is defined as the orderly search for truth.

Operationally – Research is

• As orderly investigation of a defined problem.• Using an appropriate scientific method or methods.• Together adequate and representative evidence.• Producing conclusions drawn from logical reasoning without

bias.• that can be validated• And yield general principles or laws that may be applied in

similar conditions.• Research forms a cycle of activities. • It starts with a problem and ends with a solution to the

problem.

What is Methodology?

Methodology is defined as

1. "the analysis of the principles of methods, rules, and postulates employed by a discipline";

2. "the systematic study of methods that are, can be, or have been applied within a discipline";

or

3. "a particular procedure or set of procedures."

What is Research Methodology?

The strategy or architectural design by

which the researcher maps out an approach to problem-finding or problem-solving is research methodology.

IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM

(1) STAGES TO DECIDE THE TOPIC

(2) IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECT OF RESEARCH IN HOME SCIENCE

(3) PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN RESEARCH

(4) NECESSITY OF DEFINING THE PROBLEM

(5) FORMATION / DEVELOPMENT OF TITLE

(1) STAGES TO DECIDE THE TOPIC

• BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER

• CURRENT DEVLOPMENT

• PURPOSE OF RESEARCH

• TIME AVAILABLE

• FUNDING

BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER

STATUS OF THE RESEARCHER

•SPECILISATION OF THE RESEARCHER

•KNOWLEDGE OF ALLIED SUBJECTS OF HOME SCIENCE

•MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

•PLACE OF SERVICE

BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER CONTINUE.....

• READING HABITS

• WRITING ABILITY

• ANALYTICAL ABILITY

• INTERPRETATION ABILITY

• COORDINATION ABILITY

• EXPERIENCE LEVEL

CURRENT DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOPIC OF RESEARCH

• COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT

• AT DOMESTIC LEVEL

• AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

• FUTURE RELEVANCE OF THE ISSUE SHOULD BE EXAMINED

TYPES (FORMS) OF RESEARCH

• ARTICLE

• PROJECT WORK: GOVERNMENT PROJECT

UGC PROJECT – MINOR-MAJOR

• M. PHIL

• PH.D

PURPOSE OF RESEARCH

• FOR DEGREE

• FOR TEACHING

• FOR CLIENT

• KNOWLEDGE UPGRADATION

• FOR PUBLICATION

TIME AVAILABLE

• FOR ARTICLE 2 TO 4 MONTHS

• PROJECT WORK: BASED ON NATURE OF PROJECT

GOVERNMENT PROJECT UGC PROJECT – MINOR-MAJOR

• FOR M. PHIL 1 TO 2.5 YEARS

• FOR PH.D MINIMUM 2 YEARS

FUNDING

• SELF FUNDED

• UGC FUNDED

• FINANCED BY AGENCY

• FINANCED BY CLIENT

• FINANCED BY GOVERNMENT

(2) IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECT OF RESEARCH IN HOME SCIENCE

HOME SCIENCE INCLUDES:

FOODS & NUTRITION

HOME MANAGEMENT

CLOTHING & TEXTILE

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION EXTENSION

IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF RESEARCH IN FOODS & NUTRITION

BRANCHES OF FOODS & NUTRITION

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RECIPE DEVELOP

MENT

DIET THERAPY

AND COMMUNITYNUTRITION

FOODANALYSIS

PRODUCTDEVELOP

MENTCOOKING METHODS

IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF RESEARCH IN HOME

MANAGEMENT

BRANCHES OF HOME MANAGEMENT

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HOMEBUDGET

HOUSEPLANNING

HUMANRESOURCE

MANAGEMENT

INTERIORSPACEDESIGN

MEDICINALPLANTS

IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF RESEARCH IN CLOTHING &

TEXTILE

BRANCHES OF CLOTHING & TEXTILE

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TEXTILEDESIGN

COLOURFOECASTING

COSTUMEDESIGN

FASHIONDESIGN

TRADITIONAND

EMBROIDERY

IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF RESEARCH IN HUMAN

DEVELOPMENT

BRANCHES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

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HUMANBEHAVIOR

DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES

WOMENISSUES

HEREDITYAND

ENVIONMENT

FAMILYDYNAMICS

IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION

EXTENSION

BRANCHES OF EDUCATION EXTENSION

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EDUCATIONPATTERN

ADULTEDUCATION

GOVT.SCHEMES

ANDPOLICIES

MEDIAAND

COMMUNICATION

EXTENSION AND

COMMUNITY

(3) Precautions to be taken in research

The research problem should be stated in such a way that it would lead to analytical thinking on the part of the researcher with the aim of possible concluding solutions to the stated problem.

• The research problem should always be formulated

• Grammatically correct

• Relevant words to be used.

• Avoid meaningless words.

• No ambiguity in the minds of readers.

• Demarcating the research field into manageable parts by dividing the main problem into sub problem is of the utmost importance.

(4) Necessity of defining the problem• Quite often we all hear that a problem clearly stated

is a problem half solved. This statement signifies the need for defining a research problem.

• The problem to be investigated must be defined unambiguously for that will help to discriminate relevant data from the irrelevant ones.

• A proper definition of research problem will enable the researcher to be on the track whereas an ill-defined problem may create hurdles.

• Questions like: 1 What data are to be collected?

Necessity of defining the problemcontinue......

2 What characteristics of data are relevant and need to be studied?

3 What relations are to be explored?4 What techniques are to be used for the

purpose?

And similar other questions crop up in the mind of the researcher who can well plan his strategy and find answers to all such questions only when the research problem has been well defined.

• Thus, defining a research problem properly is a prerequisite for any study and is a step of the highest importance.

• In fact, formulation of a problem is often more essential than it solution.

• It is only on careful detailing the research problem that we can work out the research design and can smoothly carry on all the consequential steps involved while doing research.

(5)Formation / Development of Problem title

• The subsequent stage after selection of a problem is formation of a title of research problem. It should possess the following qualities.

• Should be carefully worded.• Should indicate the core of the study• Should reflect the real intension of

researcher• If possible time period should clarify• Focus should be cleared