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Selection and formulation of a research problem

Selection and formulation of a research problem. Lang, G. & Heiss , G.D. A practical guide to research methods, 4 th ed., 1991. Self-introduction. 葉育 亘 任維 廉教授 實驗室 碩 一 Motto: 健康是唯一準則. 1. Outline. Sources for ideas to find a research problem Criteria for selecting a research problem

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Selection and formulation of a research problem

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  1. Selection and formulation of a research problem Lang, G. & Heiss, G.D. A practical guide to research methods, 4th ed., 1991

  2. Self-introduction 葉育亘 任維廉教授實驗室 碩一 Motto:健康是唯一準則 1

  3. Outline • Sources for ideas to find a research problem • Criteria for selecting a research problem • Delimiting the research problem • Research and value judgments • Appendix B 2 交大運管所碩一 葉育亘

  4. Sources for ideas(1/2) • A good starting point when shopping for an idea is your own experience and your own observations. • Experience + Observation +Needs + Interest = Research 3 交大運管所碩一 葉育亘

  5. Sources for ideas(2/2) • Magazines • Convention Programs • Replication 4 交大運管所碩一 葉育亘

  6. Criteria(1/2) • Sustained motivation • Adequate training and personal predilections • Feasibility • Importance to your profession 5 交大運管所碩一 葉育亘

  7. Criteria(2/2) • Is it right in light of your training and personal preferences? • Is it feasible for you? • Is it important to your profession? 6 交大運管所碩一 葉育亘

  8. Delimiting(1/2) • Read extensively in the literature related to your field of interest • Seek assistance from your instructor • Difference: • Delimitations：用在界定研究範圍方面，透過研究者深思熟慮的排除部份在研究範圍之外 • Limitations：用在研究結果使用上的限制 7 交大運管所碩一 葉育亘

  9. Delimiting(2/2) • Categories of delimitations: • The number of observations • Time and geographic location • The selection of sources →It is helpful to narrow down the topic by telling what the study is not. 8

  10. Research and value judgments • The selection of a problem • The selection of methods • The interpretation of data • The reporting of findings • Concern for the application of findings 9 交大運管所碩一 葉育亘

  11. Appendix B Format of the Proposal for a Research Project • Title • Problem-Introduction • Related Research • Operational Definitions • Assumptions-Delimitations • Hypothesis(es) or Question (s) • Method：subjects, techniques, research steps, data analysis • Results, Conclusions, Generalizations, Implications, Limitations, Suggestions • References or Bibliography 10 交大運管所碩一 葉育亘

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