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6.What are the sources of research problem?
Formulating a research problem
Formulating a research problem
Step 1: Identify the Problem
The first step in the process is to identify a problem or develop a research question. The research problem may be something the agency identifies as a problem, some knowledge or information that is needed by the agency, or the desire to identify a Recreation trend nationally. In the example in table 2.4, the problem that the agency has identified is childhood obesity, which is a local problem and concern within the community. This serves as the focus of the study.
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Six was the last question you had posted when I first told you this is a literature based forum. Sorry, I can't answer anymore questions....... this is not an appropriate forum for the information you're looking for. Good luck with what you're doing!