Discuss the research gap you have identified for your dissertation study. How does this gap inform the problem statement of the study? How does the problem statement, in turn, inform the theoretical foundation you select for the study?

The Background of the Problem section identifies, based on prior research, the gap or need that informs the topic and problem statement for the research study.

In addition, answer ALL of the following:

• Discuss the research gap you have identified for your dissertation study.
• How does this gap inform the problem statement of the study?
• How does the problem statement, in turn, inform the theoretical foundation you select for the study?
• How do the problem statement and theoretical foundation inform the development of content for the study’s literature review?