<P> A problem statement 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 desired ( goal ) state of a process or product . Focusing on the facts , the problem statement should be designed to address the 5 W 's -- who , what , where , when , and why . The first condition of solving a problem is understanding the problem , which can be done by way of a problem statement . </P>
<P> A problem statement 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 desired ( goal ) state of a process or product . Focusing on the facts , the problem statement should be designed to address the 5 W 's -- who , what , where , when , and why . The first condition of solving a problem is understanding the problem , which can be done by way of a problem statement . </P>
purpose of statement of the problem in research
purpose of statement of the problem in research
identifies the gap between the current ( problem ) state and desired ( goal ) state
identifies the gap between the current ( problem ) state and desired ( goal ) state