LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

QUARTER ________/ SEMESTER _________

Name:____________________________________________________Score:_______

Grade & Section _________________________Subject: PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Name of Teacher: ____________________________________Date: _____________

I. Title: Presents written statement of the problem

II. Type of Activity: Concept notes with formative activities

LAS for summative assessment ( Written Work Performance Task)

III. MELC: Presents written statement of the problem

IV. Learning Objective/s: At the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

1. define statement of the problem

2. determine the characteristics of a good statement of the problem
3. formulate the statement of the problem

V. Reference/s

For Print Material/s:

1. Practical Research 2 Quantitative Research. Ruben E. Faltado III, Ed D. et al.

Pp. 19-20.
2. Practical Research 2 Quantitative Research. Nelia G. Prieto, Ph. D., Victoria C. Naval,
DEM & Teresita G. Carey, D. A. LL. Pp. 41 – 48.

For Online Resource/s:

1. https://www.editage.com/insights/the-basics-of-writing-a-statement-of-the-problem-
for-your-research-proposal. May 15, 2018.
2. https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_statement_of_the_problem2. December 16,
2018.
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_statement. June 18, 2020.

VI. Concept notes with formative activities

The first and most important step in any research is to identify and present the research
problem: that is, what the researcher wants to solve and what questions he/she wishes to answer.
A research problem may be defined as an area of concern, a gap in the existing knowledge, or a
deviation in the norm or standard that points to the need for further understanding and
investigation.
A statement of the problem is a concise description of an issue to be addressed or a
condition to be improved upon. It identifies the gap between the current (problem) state and

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 desired (goal) state of a process or product. Focusing on the facts, the problem statement
should pose specific questions about the research problem. It briefly discusses the question:
What is the problem that the research will address?
Bryman, (2007) describes the statement of the problem as a clear statement about an
area of concern, a condition to be improved upon, a difficulty to be eliminated, or a troubling
question that exists in scholarly literature, in theory, or within existing practice that points to a
need for meaningful understanding and deliberate investigation.
The ultimate goal of a statement of the problem is to transform a generalized problem
(something that bothers you; a perceived lack) into a targeted, well-defined problem; one that
can be resolved through focused research and careful decision-making (Henry Bwisa, 2018).
Writing a statement of the problem should help the researcher clearly identify the purpose
of the research project you will propose. Often, the statement of the problem will also serve as
the basis for the introductory section of your study, directing your reader’s attention quickly to
the issues that your research will address and providing the reader with a concise statement of the
research, itself. A good statement of the problem should bear the following characteristics:
1. The problem can be stated clearly and concisely.
2. It should address a gap in knowledge. (A research gap is a question or a problem that
has not been answered by any of the existing studies or research within a
particular field).
3. It should be significant enough to contribute to the existing body of research.
4. It is do-able within the time frame, budget.
5. Sufficient data are available or can be obtained.
6. The problem should render itself to investigation through collection of data.
7. It should be of interest to the researcher and suit his/her skills, time, and resources.
8. The problem is new; it is not already answered sufficiently.
9. The approach towards solving the problem should be ethical.
Below is an example of a statement of the problem:

A. Title of research: An assessment on the impact of farm-to-market road projects of Pola,

Oriental Mindoro by Reyna Carolyn Quintos (2011)
Statement of the Problem: This study seeks answers to the following questions:
1. How is infrastructure investment linked to the emerging rural growth in Pola, Oriental
Mindoro?
2. What is the before and after conditions of the beneficiary respondents INFRES farm-
to-Market road projects in terms of:
a. demographic profile of the respondents;
b. income employment;
c. improved access; and
d. perceived benefits of the respondents
3. Were the objectives of the INFRES project attained in terms of:

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 a. increased average monthly income of farmers from P2,776.00 to P5,000.00 by
2010;
b. reduced transportation cost of agriculture produced by 50%; and
c. reduced travel time to market centers and improved access conditions to basic
government facilities and services
Task 1: You can do this
Instructions/Directions: Arrange the following letters to form words or group of words that are
important in writing the statement of the problem. Write the answer on the space provided.
(1 pt.)
_____________________________1. M L R E O B P T M N E S A T T E
_____________________________2. R C E U L A F S I C I N O E D – A K M I G N
_____________________________3. N I G N E A M U L F DRESUTNAINDGN
_____________________________4. D N E F Y I T I U R P S O P E
_____________________________5. L E W L – I N E D F E D O R B E L M P
Task 2
Instructions/Directions: Word Hunt. Encircle the word or group of words that are written below
that are related to the statement of the problem. The word or group of words can be found
horizontally, vertically or diagonally. (1 pt.)

S A S C C N M M L P C Z A W Q R R N M L P G
T T A S V L D O A B L E C N M L E Y P F D A
A A A Q E E E P S A D T G R H F S T T O T D
T C R T G D Q A D S E I H E J C E R H P F X
E G E E E G A A R R U U H F K A A R N L R N
A N A R L M D S U L R F N G A F R E B K E L
R M O F T H E R O G Y O F H A P C P C N C K
E K F G D K L N P H D P V I S O H D V V B J
A M C N S N C G T T S L C K C U G S S G M P
O L C M Z U X F C O A K X N F I A E A Y L O
F O I T X N F T F O F D Z O S K P R Z S W U
C P N O Q U D F C I D T Q P I N T E R E S T
O W E W L D E F I N E D H P F K Q T X T T E
N F M S U Y F S S C P N U E C Q A O D E R R
C C G B U T C C I P I T O L P A S P C F G T
E V O Q B F G B O L S E R T O R D T I N D E
R B F A N G F M C A S N T I T R O P G U L K
N O V U N H E I C N P A N C I T Q B O N K E
M L I L K N G R C L N C O N C I S E L Y U L
N P O C L M N T N I D T I P L A S T I E L E
B W P M P L S I G N I F I C A N T E W T M P
N E L D Q P Q N T E B N L T Y O N P W Q A S

Words:
1. Statement of the problem 6. Well-defined
2. Clearly 7. Concisely
3. Sufficient 8. Interest
4. Research gap 9. Do-able

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 5. Significant 10. Area of concern

Task 3
Instructions/Directions: True or False. Write true if the statement is correct and false if the
statement is incorrect. Write the answer on the space provided. (1 pt.)

_____1. The first and most important step in conducting a research is to know the title and
present possible ideas and objectives.
_____2. The problem statement shall address concern, condition to improve upon or even a
difficulty to be eliminated in a concise and clearly manner.
_____3. A problem statement should be financially-centered.
_____4. A broad topic will lead you nowhere because it will lead to multiple concerns in stating
the problem statement.
_____5. In a generalized problem, the problem statement transforms it into a well-defined
problem.

Task 4: You can do more

Instructions/Directions: Give 5 characteristics of a good statement of the problem. Write the
answer on the space provided. (1 pt)

1. ____________________________________________________________________________
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2. ____________________________________________________________________________
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3. ____________________________________________________________________________
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4. ____________________________________________________________________________
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5. ____________________________________________________________________________
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Task 5

Instructions/Directions: Modified true or false. Write true if the statement is correct. If it is false,
underline the incorrect word or group of words and then write the correct answer on the space
provided.
(2 pts)

___________________1. In writing the statement of the problem, the researcher has to bear in
mind that the availability of data should be minimized.

___________________2. The main goal of the statement of the problem is to transform

generalized problem into undefined problem.

___________________3. When the statement of the problem is clearly and concisely identified,
the researcher can proceed to the next step of the research paper.

___________________4. As a researcher, you have to bear in mind that insufficient data may
mean difficulty in attaining a complete and comprehensive
research.

___________________5. The approach towards solving the problem should be unethical.

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Task 6
Instructions/Directions: Complete the crossword puzzle below by reading the clues and filling in
the appropriate responses on the boxes. The first letter of the word or group of words has been
written. These words or group of words are related to the statement of the problem. (1 pt.)
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D

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P

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ACROSS: DOWN:
1. Clearly expressed, explained or described 1. Possible to do
2. An area that has not yet been explored or unexplored 2. The reason for doing something
3. Something that one’s efforts or actions are intended to 3. It is easy to understand
attain or accomplish; purpose; goal; target 4. It clearly expresses an opinion or
4. A situation preventing something from being achieved idea that you have

Task 7: Challenge Yourself

Instructions/Directions: Answer the following questions and explain. Write the answer on the
space provided. (5 pts.)
Why should the problem statement be concise and clearly stated? (5 pts.)
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Task 8
Instructions/Directions: Explain further what is a research gap. (5 pts.)
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Task 9
Instructions/Directions: Discuss one criterion on the characteristics of the statement of the
problem in research (5 pts.)
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Task 10: Level Up

Instructions/Directions: Write your insights about the quotes below.
“Every problem can be solved as long as they use common sense and the right research and
techniques” (Daymond, John).
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Task 11
Instructions/Directions: Device a strategy or procedure in writing the statement of the problem.

Task 12
Instructions/Directions: Write a general and specific problems for your research by following the
sentences below.

The aims, in general, is to

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Specifically, it will seek answers to the following questions:
1. ____________________________________________________________________________
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2. ____________________________________________________________________________
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3. ____________________________________________________________________________
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