ABSTRACT
The research process begins with an issue or problem of interest to the researcher. This research problem is a statement that asks about the relationships between two or more variables; however, almost all research studies have more than two variables1. Appendix B provides templates to help you phrase your research problem, and provides examples from the expanded high school and beyond (HSB) data set that is described in this chapter and used throughout the book. The process of moving from a sense of curiosity, or a feeling that there is an unresolved problem to a clearly defined, researchable problem, can be a complex and long one. That part of the research process is beyond the scope of this book, but it is discussed in most books about research methods and books about completing a dissertation or thesis.
