Developing a Strong Research Question

What metaphor is used to describe a good research question?

• A map

• A compass

• A lighthouse

• A guiding star

What should be the first step in developing a research question?

• Identifying a research problem

• Narrowing down the topic

• Choosing a broad topic

• Conducting preliminary reading

Why is preliminary reading important in research?

• To choose a research method

• To identify a research problem

• To find a broad topic

• To narrow down the topic

What is the purpose of narrowing down a research topic?

• To make the research more complex

• To extend the research duration

• To focus the research within a feasible scope

• To increase the number of research questions

What indicates a research question is focused?

• It focuses on a single problem

• It covers multiple topics

• It can be answered with yes or no

• It is broad and general

Which approach is suggested for collecting data to answer the research question?

• Surveys and questionnaires

• Quantitative methods like eye-tracking

• Qualitative interviews

• Literature review

What makes a research question feasible?

• All of the above

• Access to necessary data and respondents

• It can be completed within a short timeframe

• It requires minimal resources

Why should terms in a research question have clear meanings?

• To make it complex

• To ensure it is focused

• To avoid ambiguity

• To facilitate data collection

What is a characteristic of a complex research question?

• It is broad and unspecific

• It is easily answered with found facts

• It requires extensive research to answer

• It can be answered with a simple yes or no

How can a research question contribute to society?

• By focusing on popular topics only

• By being relevant only to a specific field of study

• By being easy to answer

• By addressing a currently unanswered question