They include:
(a) Existing theories: For theory based research. A theory contains generalizations and hypothesized principles which can be scientifically tested. Such tests can be done through the research process.
(b) Existing literature: Reading articles in professional and academic journals and textbooks on the broad area to get a good background of basic information and an insight into various issues that could be studied.
(c) Discussions with experts: discussions on general topics either in class or in seminars are a source of current problems that could be researched.
(d) Previous research studies: Suggestions by previous research for further studies in the area. A review of such studies provides the researcher with researchable projects that would, when carried out, add to the knowledge that has been built up by other researchers.
(e) Replication. Replicating a study involves carrying out a research project that has been done previously. In this case, the problem and procedures of the research are identical to a study that has been previously done. Replication is usually done to find out whether findings hold over time and across regions.
(f) The media: Issues which are frequently reported in the media can also form the basis of a research problem.
(g) Personal experiences: Existing work experience or consulting work. First hand observations and reflections on intriguing experiences could be sources of research problems
Titany answered the question on October 21, 2021 at 09:23
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