A study note on research issue and research question in dissertation project works

A study note on research issue and research question in dissertation project works (information from perplexity.ai)

My question 1: "What is a research issue and a research question in the context of an MBA and a Housing Studies dissertation project? Briefly compare them in terms of their differences and purposes served in a dissertation project."

The reply: "A research issue in the context of an MBA or Housing Studies dissertation is the broad problem, gap, or practical difficulty in existing knowledge or practice that the researcher aims to address. It represents the overarching area of concern or challenge that motivates the study and provides focus and clarity to why the research is necessary. For example, in Housing Studies, it could be concerns about housing policy effectiveness, while in an MBA context, it might be a business challenge or inefficiency to improve.

A research question, on the other hand, is a specific, precise inquiry derived from the research issue that the dissertation seeks to answer. It clearly defines the scope of investigation and guides the research process by focusing on a particular aspect of the broader problem. A research question is usually formulated as an open-ended question that the research aims to address, such as "Does a citizen's gender affect perceptions of public housing policy?" in Housing Studies or "What is the impact of digital marketing on customer acquisition?" in an MBA project.

Differences and purposes:

• A research issue is broad and identifies the general problem or gap in knowledge that justifies the research, serving as the foundation and rationale for the project.

• A research question is narrow, focused, and formulated to guide the actual investigation, serving as the operational inquiry the researcher answers through data collection and analysis.

• The research issue helps frame the significance and context of the study, while the research question defines the specific objectives and direction for research design and methodology.

• In a dissertation project, the research issue establishes why the study matters, and the research question sets what the study specifically examines to fulfill that purpose.

In summary, the research issue is the "problem to solve," and the research question is the "question to answer" that directs the dissertation work in both MBA and Housing Studies projects."

My question 2: "Please provide 3 illustrative examples on research issue and research question for a MBA dissertation project and another 3 examples for a Housing Studies dissertation project."

The reply: "Here are illustrative examples of research issues and research questions for MBA and Housing Studies dissertation projects:

MBA Dissertation Examples:

1. Research Issue: Challenges faced by online business startups and young entrepreneurs in their first year.
   Research Question: What are the critical challenges faced by online business startups during their first year, and how can these risks be mitigated?

2. Research Issue: Impact of digital marketing on consumer behavior.
   Research Question: How does digital marketing influence customer acquisition and purchasing decisions in the UK retail sector?

3. Research Issue: Effects of flexible work policies on employee retention.
   Research Question: To what extent do flexible work policies improve employee retention rates in multinational corporations?

Housing Studies Dissertation Examples:

1. Research Issue: Effectiveness of public housing policies in urban areas.
   Research Question: How do residents perceive the effectiveness of current public housing policies in improving their living conditions?

2. Research Issue: Gender differences in housing satisfaction.
   Research Question: Does gender affect residents' satisfaction levels with their housing environment in public housing estates?

3. Research Issue: Impact of affordable housing programs on community development.
   Research Question: What is the impact of affordable housing programs on social cohesion and economic development in inner-city neighborhoods?

Each research issue identifies a broad problem or topic area, while the related research question specifies a focused inquiry guiding the investigation in the dissertation project. This distinction helps frame the purpose and scope of the study clearly for both MBA and Housing Studies disciplines."

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