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WHAT IS A PROBLEM STATEMENT?
WHAT IS A PROBLEM STATEMENT?
Now that you have an idea for your project and have done some market research, you can start working on your problem statement. A problem statement is a brief piece of writing that explains the problem that your team is addressing. It should outline the basic facts of the problem, explain why the problem matters, who it affects and how, and present a direct solution.
It’s important that you write the problem statement together as a team so that you all agree and remain focused on the problem you are solving as you move through the rest of the curriculum. Otherwise you might work on something only to find that it doesn’t meet the original goal!
Your problem statement should answer 4 questions:
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
What is the need your community faces?
WHO DOES THE PROBLEM AFFECT AND HOW?
WHO DOES THE PROBLEM AFFECT AND HOW?
This is important because the people who are affected by the problem will be the users of your product.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SOLVE?
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SOLVE?
Why is this problem compelling and do you have any evidence of the problem to back up your argument? What insight do you have to offer in solving the problem?
WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?
WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?
This does not need to be a long response right now, just enough to give a little understanding of how the problem will be addressed.
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