Development of the Research Questions A. Final Problem Statement - Based upon your literature review, consider the Think about populations who have not been studied or who have not been studied specifically, gaps in literature. e.g., different ages, races, etc. What kinds of questions have not been researched? Are studies a mix of descriptive, exploratory, explanatory research with limited empirical studies? State the topic problem and add at least 3 supporting points. For example, why is this topic important? How will this study potentially impact theory and/or practice? 1. supporting point 2. supporting point 3. supporting point Note the significance and extent of the problem and add at least 3 supporting points found in the literature. 1. supporting point 2. supporting point 3. supporting point B. Final Purpose Statement - Indicate why your research is important. For example: Will it contribute to greater awareness of an issue, support a theory or theoretical concept, improve practice, or demonstrate how two concepts are related or not related? What do you intend to accomplish? Indicate how a quantitative and qualitative perspective will support the purpose of the proposed research.