IDENTIFICATION OF A RESEARCH PROBLEM Dr.DAXABEN N.

MEHTA

What is Research?
Conceptually - Research is defined as the orderly search for truth. Operationally Research is As orderly investigation of a defined problem. Using an appropriate scientific method or methods. Together adequate and representative evidence. Producing conclusions drawn from logical reasoning without bias. that can be validated And yield general principles or laws that may be applied in similar conditions. Research forms a cycle of activities. It starts with a problem and ends with a solution to the problem.

What is Methodology?
Methodology is defined as 1. "the analysis of the principles of methods, rules, and postulates employed by a discipline"; 2. "the systematic study of methods that are, can be, or have been applied within a discipline"; or 3. "a particular procedure or set of procedures."

What is Research Methodology?

The strategy or architectural design by which the researcher maps out an approach to problem-finding or problemsolving is research methodology.

IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM
(1) STAGES TO DECIDE THE TOPIC (2) IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECT OF RESEARCH IN HOME SCIENCE (3) PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN RESEARCH (4) NECESSITY OF DEFINING THE PROBLEM (5) FORMATION / DEVELOPMENT OF TITLE

(1) STAGES TO DECIDE THE TOPIC

BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER CURRENT DEVLOPMENT

PURPOSE OF RESEARCH
TIME AVAILABLE FUNDING

BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER
STATUS OF THE RESEARCHER SPECILISATION OF THE RESEARCHER

KNOWLEDGE OF ALLIED SUBJECTS OF HOME SCIENCE MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

PLACE OF SERVICE

BACKGROUND OF RESEARCHER CONTINUE.....

READING HABITS WRITING ABILITY

ANALYTICAL ABILITY
INTERPRETATION ABILITY COORDINATION ABILITY

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

CURRENT DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOPIC OF RESEARCH

COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AT DOMESTIC LEVEL AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

FUTURE RELEVANCE OF THE ISSUE SHOULD BE EXAMINED

TYPES (FORMS) OF RESEARCH

ARTICLE PROJECT WORK: GOVERNMENT PROJECT UGC PROJECT MINOR-MAJOR M. PHIL PH.D

PURPOSE OF RESEARCH
FOR DEGREE FOR TEACHING

FOR CLIENT
KNOWLEDGE UPGRADATION FOR PUBLICATION

TIME AVAILABLE
FOR ARTICLE 2 TO 4 MONTHS

PROJECT WORK: BASED ON NATURE OF PROJECT GOVERNMENT PROJECT UGC PROJECT MINOR-MAJOR
FOR M. PHIL 1 TO 2.5 YEARS FOR PH.D MINIMUM 2 YEARS

FUNDING
SELF FUNDED UGC FUNDED

FINANCED BY AGENCY
FINANCED BY CLIENT FINANCED BY GOVERNMENT

(2) IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECT OF RESEARCH IN HOME SCIENCE

HOME SCIENCE INCLUDES: FOODS & NUTRITION HOME MANAGEMENT CLOTHING & TEXTILE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION EXTENSION

IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF RESEARCH IN FOODS & NUTRITION BRANCHES OF FOODS & NUTRITION -----------------------------------------------------------

RECIPE DEVELOP MENT

PRODUCT DEVELOP MENT

DIET THERAPY AND COMMUNITY NUTRITION

COOKING METHODS

FOOD ANALYSIS

IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF RESEARCH IN HOME MANAGEMENT

BRANCHES OF HOME MANAGEMENT -----------------------------------------------------------

HOME BUDGET

INTERIOR SPACE DESIGN

HOUSE PLANNING

MEDICINAL PLANTS

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGE MENT

IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF RESEARCH IN CLOTHING & TEXTILE

BRANCHES OF CLOTHING & TEXTILE -----------------------------------------------------------

TEXTILE DESIGN

FASHION DESIGN

COLOUR FOECASTING

TRADITION AND EMBROIDERY

COSTUME DESIGN

IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

BRANCHES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT -----------------------------------------------------------

HUMAN BEHAVIOR

HEREDITY AND ENVION MENT

DEVELOP MENTAL STAGES

FAMILY DYNAMICS

WOMEN ISSUES

IDENTIFICATION OF AREA OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION EXTENSION

BRANCHES OF EDUCATION EXTENSION -----------------------------------------------------------

EDUCATION PATTERN

MEDIA AND COMMU NICATION

ADULT EDUCATION

EXTENSION AND COMMUNITY

GOVT. SCHEMES AND POLICIES

(3) Precautions to be taken in research

The research problem should be stated in such a way that it would lead to analytical thinking on the part of the researcher with the aim of possible concluding solutions to the stated problem.

 The research problem should always be formulated

Grammatically correct Relevant words to be used. Avoid meaningless words. No ambiguity in the minds of readers.

Demarcating the research field into manageable parts by dividing the main problem into sub problem is of the utmost importance.

(4) Necessity of defining the problem

Quite often we all hear that a problem clearly stated is a problem half solved. This statement signifies the need for defining a research problem. The problem to be investigated must be defined unambiguously for that will help to discriminate relevant data from the irrelevant ones. A proper definition of research problem will enable the researcher to be on the track whereas an illdefined problem may create hurdles.

Questions like:
What data are to be collected?

Necessity of defining the problem continue......

2 What characteristics of data are relevant and need to be studied? 3 What relations are to be explored? 4 What techniques are to be used for the purpose? And similar other questions crop up in the mind of the researcher who can well plan his strategy and find answers to all such questions only when the research problem has been well defined.

 Thus, defining a research problem properly is a prerequisite for any study and is a step of the highest importance. In fact, formulation of a problem is often more essential than it solution. It is only on careful detailing the research problem that we can work out the research design and can smoothly carry on all the consequential steps involved while doing research.

(5)Formation / Development of Problem title

The subsequent stage after selection of a problem is formation of a title of research problem. It should possess the following qualities. Should be carefully worded. Should indicate the core of the study Should reflect the real intension of researcher If possible time period should clarify Focus should be cleared