FORMULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH PROBLEM

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FORMULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH PROBLEM
Research Problem
" Research Problem is a matter difficult for settlement or solution, a question or puzzle propounded for solution."
The problem is a question, a felt need, an issue, which needs to be resolved a difficulty. It is the first-step for the discovery of new facts by following certain research
procedures. Problems are infinite but it is very difficult to locate them for investigation. The selection of a good research problem is considered as a discovery in itself.
LOCATION OF RESEARCH PROBLEM (OR) SOURCES OF THE PROBLEM (OR) IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROBLEM
The identification of research problem is a difficult but an important phase of the entire research process. It requires a great deal of time, energy and logical thinking on the part of the researcher. The following suggestions are designed to provide direction in the search for a research problem.
1. Personal experiences of the investigator in the field of physical education are the main source for identifying suitable problem.
2. Many of the problems that arise in the classroom, the school or the community lend themselves to investigation.


3. Systematically record unsolved problems
Researcher's professional reading may point out several unsolved problems that could be taken as research topics class discussions and critical thinking will provide many topics for Research.
4. Analyse literature in an area (or) Subject field:
An analysis of the literature in a particular field is a most important source of research problem. Analyse the recommendations suggested in a dissertation. Locate and read a review paper, review journals, research journals, term papers, or a recent text-book.
5. By Analysing thoroughly an area of special interest the researcher gets many unsolved problems.
6. Consider corroboration of former studies:
(Study research already completed)
When the researcher reads the thesis already completed, he may come across the " recommendation" heading from that he would be able to select some topic for e.g. if a study with the topic " study of personality of women athletes and non-athletes" has been completed, a similar study on Men athletes and non-athletes could be undertaken by the new investigator.



7. Examine controversial issues
Controversy may exist concerning various practices in physical education and sports. Controversy exists in warming up intake of Glucose, professionalism, and drugs in sports. Thus the research scholar may face a multidimensional problem.
8. Discussions
Discussions in the classroom, with friends and experts, discussions in conferences and seminars will suggest many new Problems. Consultation with faculty members and fellow research scholars also provide many research problems.
9. Library Sources
Various library Sources such as books, Encyclopedia, journals, Magazine and research abstracts provide idea for new problems.
10. Discover the interest of associations, clubs and Society
Frequently various clubs and associations may express interest in expanding specific kinds of research.
        11. Technology changes and curricular developments are constantly bringing forth new problems and new opportunities for research


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