1005P- OVER VIEW OF PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND STATEMENT

1.0  THE PROBLEM

1.1 Question: What is the problem and why should it be studied?

1.2 Action: selection, analysis, and statement of the research problem

1.3 Outcomes: problem identification, prioritizing the problem, analysis of the problem, and justification

2.0  INFORMATION

2.1  Question: What information is available?

2.2   Action: literature review

2.3   Literature and other available information

3.0  WHY?

3.1  Question: Why do we carry out the research? What do we hope to achieve?

3.2  Action: Formulation of research objectives

3.3  Outcomes: general and specific objectives & hypotheses