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PROBLEMFORMULATION

A problem well defined is

a problem half solved

created by the Dreamteam

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OVERVIE

What is a good problem formulation?

Why is a good problem formulation important?

How to set up a problem formulation?

Dos & Donts

Sources

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!AT I" A #OO$ PROBLEM

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Definition:

Problem formulation is the creative and

probably the more important step towardsovercoming a problematic state than

problemsolving! " good definition of what

the problem is# is believed to be more than

half of the way towards is eventualelimination!$ %as!references!com'

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(nteresting ) eeps the researcher involved in

it throughout the research process

*esearchable ) can be investigated throughthe collection and analysis of data# using

case study or other techni+ues

,nderstandable and logically build up ) well

formulated and has logical structure withmain +uestion and following sub+uestions

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-anageable ) fits the level of researcher.s

level of research sills# needed resources#

and time restrictions Purposeful ) establishes cooperation

between researcher and business which

should lead to economical and practical

development of both sides /thical ) does not embarrass or harm

participants

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FORMULATION IMPORTANT%

0ormulating a Problem formulation is the first and

most important step of a research process

1he problem formulation is lie an identification

of a destination before undertaing a 2ourney

1he research problem serves as a foundation of a

research study3 lie a building and its foundation

(f it is well formulated# you can e4pect a good

study to follow

Remember: Confusion is often but the first stepto clarity

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!O TO "ET UP A PROBLEM

FORMULATION%

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"'ep () *hoose a area+'opi,

5our own interest is your most essential motivational factor

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9rainstorm techni+ues

9e creative# be open to new ideas

:uantity

"'ep -) Narrowin. down

9e critical

Determine whether the information already e4ists

;hoose a sub2ect

1hin< what is the problem# why is it a problem# and who is it a

problem for? %"ndersen#6778'

Divide the broad area into sub areas

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"'ep /) ri'e 'he problem form0la'ion

*aise research +uestions = sub +uestions

,nderstandable language

;learly delimited Determine whether the +uestion can be answered

"'ep 1) $o0ble ,he,2

;hec everything %main +uestion# sub +uestions'

"s yourself the +uestion if you are satisfied with your

problem formulation

*emember in any case to always 2ustify why you choose

e4actly the problem formulation you do# rather than other

possible problem formulations %"ndersen# 6778'

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Do.s 0ree thining wild ideas# spontaneous#

creative

,se brainstorm techni+ues See help if running in circles>empty of ideas

"lways loo on the bright side of life

Dont.s "void negative thining

Don.t panic

Don.t push yourself in a corner

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