Examples for Research Problems and Objectives

Example 1:
Problem Statement: The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore absenteeism from non- mandatory synchronous sessions in the virtual learning environment, Wimba Classroom, by undergraduate and graduate students in online courses at a southern university. Research Objectives To determine the students attitudes regarding non-mandatory synchronous sessions in Wimba at a southern university To identify the reasons for attending non-mandatory synchronous sessions in Wimba To identify the reasons for not attending non-mandatory synchronous sessions in Wimba To determine the actions could the university or its instructors take that would motivate students to increase their attendance at non-mandatory synchronous online sessions

Example 2:
The aim of this study is to identify the factors that affect the acceptability of VCT services and to assess community attitudes towards comprehensive care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS. To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of the community towards HIV/AIDS and VCT services. To identify barriers and concerns related to VCT and its uptake. To assess the awareness and perception of the study community regarding comprehensive care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Example 3:
As consumers become savvier about the Internet, the impact of their behavior, perception and interactions will influence brand loyalty To measure how their online activities influence brand perception To measure the impact of their response to SMM messages To measure the effectiveness of SMM and engagement campaigns on consumer perception To explore how Nigerian agencies are engaging their target audience To examine their attitude towards messages received through SMM messages

Example 4:
Gator Credit Union would like to increase the number of customers who take out loans through the bank over the next year, but is unsure of what criteria people use to choose a lender. Research is necessary in order to improve the clients understanding of what criteria influence bank selection. Since no current information is available, research will help Gator Credit Union avoid costly target marketing and communications mistakes. To examine the decision-making criteria customers used in selecting a loan institution To identify the general attitudes customers have toward credit unions.

Example 5:
Organizations are eager to implement the indigenous practices of CSR, or either they just imitate the western pattern. The focus is on what they perceive from the word corporate social responsibility and what they experience by executing the CSR policies, procedure, program and activities. As corporate social responsibility practices may vary country to country, Pakistan is a developing nation and has been hit by different societal problems then the western nations, if Pakistani organizations are really engaged in doing CSR activities so are they designed them according to own social and ethical issues means doing indigenous practices or just executing the replicated western CSR conducts. To identify the organizations motives behind doing corporate social responsibility practices? To explore the modern understanding of CSR in Pakistan with emphasis on the waves, issues, and modes of CSR among indigenous organization. To dig out the experience of organizations regarding problems, issues, understanding, or encouragement while executing the CSR projects and activities. To recognize the role of government in encouraging CSR practices and how the government framework or regulations regarding CSR, if exist, affect the organizations indigenous CSR practices.