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Problem Formulation in Applied Social Research

Problem Formulation in Applied Social Research. Where Do Research Topics Come From?. Practical problems in the field. Where Do Research Topics Come From?. Practical problems in the field Literature in the field. Where Do Research Topics Come From?. Practical problems in the field

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Problem Formulation in Applied Social Research

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  1. Problem Formulationin Applied Social Research

  2. Where Do Research Topics Come From? • Practical problems in the field

  3. Where Do Research Topics Come From? • Practical problems in the field • Literature in the field

  4. Where Do Research Topics Come From? • Practical problems in the field • Literature in the field • Your own thinking

  5. Is the Study Feasible? • Tradeoff between rigor and practicality • How long it will take • Ethical constraints • Needed cooperation • Costs

  6. The Literature Review • Review the scientific literature • Do the review early • The review can help you • See if your idea has been tried • Include all relevant constructs • Select instruments • Anticipate common problems

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