The Problem Statement Puzzle
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2 Each of these key terms in your problem statement should be _______ defined so that their exact intent and meaning is clear to readers of your dissertation. 1 Likewise, certain design _____ terms will be identified or implied by related wording in your problem statement.
4 In order to be considered clear and researchable, a good problem statement needs to be _______ . 3 A good problem statement deals with the _____ of your study.
6 A well-formulated problem statement is helpful to have even if you are doing very preliminary, exploratory _____ research. 5 One way to rewrite and revise an overly lengthy statement of the problem is to subdivide it into a series of interrelated ________ .
10 Certain _____ in your problem statement and subproblems will link to related types of data summary, reporting and analysis. 7 The part of Chapter One of your dissertation that broadly sets the overall stage, tone and context for this problem statement is the ______.
14 One good source of ideas for researchable problem statements for those suffering from 'idea block' or 'writer's block' is contained within the ______ sections of prior research studies in your topic area. 8 Input from other experts in the field, consultation of prior research sources, and above all, suggestions from your ______ will help you refine and revise your initial problem statement.
16 The need for your particular study and the information it will provide is better dealt with, not in the problem statement subsection itself, but in a separate section of Chapter One entitled " _____ of the Study." 9 Unlike a ______ , which is directional in nature, the problem statement itself should ideally be open-ended.
11 The value, benefits or contribution that your study is likely to provide are typically identified in a Chapter One subheading entitled " _____ of the Study."
12 The key components of your problem statement which will be researched are also known as your _____ .
13 The problem statement may be expressed as either a declarative sentence or in ______ form.
15 Chapter _____ of your dissertation will be devoted to presenting the answers to your research questions, or the results of investigating your problem statement.