This learning outcome only applies If you are doing a qualitative study. I will explain the steps for writing the problem statement that are similar to quantitative research in several ways. However, for a qualitative study, the research purpose and questions differ as they are much broader. The research Questions are also different. 

The following resource will assist you to develop your Problem statement, Research purpose statement and, research questions for a qualitative study. 

Go through the PPT slides to get a better knowledge:

  • Video and PPT slides that explain the problem statement, purpose statement and research questions. See Supplementary Materials for PPT slides
  • Apart from the resources provided, please also search for related resources (research articles, book chapters, videos, etc.)

Preliminary literature review must be undertaken to formulate a good problem statement. 


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