In this activity, you will write a research problem statement keeping in mind that it will be used to work on the activities in the entire course, including the final assignment. Then, you will write qualitative and quantitative research questions for your identified problem.

Step 1: Review

Review this Learning Resource.

Step 2: Respond

Think about a health issue that you might be interested in studying and complete the following:

• Write a problem statement that:

1. Reflects a need
2. Is based on factual evidence
3. Is meaningful; has testable hypotheses
4. Has a relevant and manageable problem 

• Using this to guide you, write between 3 and 5 research questions to guide your study of the problem. Ensure that you have a combination of qualitative and quantitative questions.

OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”

Step 3: Self-Analysis and Enhancement

Before you submit, engage in an introspective self-analysis by systematically reviewing each component of your work. Reflect on what aspects of your work were executed well and what could be enhanced. Proceed to refine these elements in your work. 

Step 4: Submit

To submit your work, click on the “Reply” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”