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Sources of Nursing Research Problems
- Personal Experiences
- Literature Sources
- Existing Theories
- Previous Research
Difference Between the Problem and the Purpose of the Study
Research Problem Considerations
- Ethical Issues
- Significance to Nursing
- Personal Motivation
- Researcher Qualifications
- Feasibility of Study
  - Time
  - Cost
  - Equipment and Supplies
  - Administrative Support
  - Peer Support
  - Availability of Subjects

Problem Statement Criteria
- Written in Interrogative Sentence Form
- Includes the Population
- Includes the Variable(s)
  - One-Variable Studies
  - Two-Variable Studies
  - Multiple-Variable Studies
- Empirically Testable

Problem Statement Format
Critiquing the Problem Statement
Summary
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