Quiz on Research Questions for grdaes 7 & 8

What is a research question?

• A question that can be answered with yes or no

• A clear, focused question that guides investigation

• A question that is too broad to explore

• A question that does not require any research

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good research question?

• It should be too broad to explore

• It should be answerable with a simple yes or no

• It should be easy to understand and specific

• It should be vague and unclear

What makes a research question researchable?

• Information can be found through various sources

• It is a yes or no question

• It can be answered by personal opinion

• It is too complex to investigate

Which of the following is an example of a focused research question?

• How does food affect health?

• What are the effects of junk food on teenagers?

• Why do people eat unhealthy food?

• What is the best food for health?

Why should a research question be open-ended?

• To limit the scope of research

• To make it easier to answer

• To encourage deeper investigation and learning

• To allow for a simple answer

Which of the following is an interesting and relevant research question?

• How is climate change affecting farming in Sri Lanka?

• Why do people care about climate change?

• Is climate change real?

• What is the weather like in Sri Lanka?

What is a weak research question?

• Is climate change real?

• How do social media habits affect sleep of teenagers?

• What are the reasons students choose certain types of food?

• How does learning more than one language affect brain development?

What should you consider when choosing a research question?

• It should not require any research

• It should be too broad to explore

• It should connect to real-world issues

• It should be a yes or no question

What is the purpose of a strong research question?

• To confuse the researcher

• To lead to meaningful findings

• To make the report shorter

• To limit the research scope

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research question?

• Open-ended

• Clear and specific

• Simple and straightforward

• Researchable