Formulation of a research problem TEMPLATE OF EXERCISEA research problem should be clearly stated and be specific in nature. The feasibility of the study in terms of the availability of technical expertise, finances and time, and in terms of its relevance, should be considered thoroughly at this stage. In studies that attempt to establish a causal relationship or an association, the accuracy of the measurement of independent $($cause$)$ and dependent $($effect$)$ variables is of crucial importance and, hence, should be given serious consideration. If you have already selected a problem, you need not go through this process.Start by identifying a broad subject area of interest to you. For example, health, education, crime, immigration, public health, tourism, recreation, parenting, crime, social justice. This exercise is designed to help you to dissect and then select the subarea$($s$)$ of interest to you to become the basis of your study. Chapter $4$ of this book will help you to work through this exercise.