Gr12 Unit Test 1 2025-2026

What is the first step in Stage 1 of research design?

• Selecting a topic
• Developing a research question
• Desk research
• Analyzing findings

Why should you choose a topic that genuinely interests you?

• To enjoy the research and stay motivated
• To impress teachers
• To finish quickly
• To avoid reflection

Which of the following is a key criterion for selecting a strong topic?

• Many contrasting perspectives
• Affects many people across time or geography
• Provides opportunities for discussion
• Easy to finish without research

When choosing a topic, which of these is recommended?

• Explain your topic idea to a friend or family member
• Keep it secret from everyone
• Copy a topic from a classmate
• Choose only historical topics

Which of these disciplines can be used to analyze a topic?

• Social
• Political
• Scientific
• Historical
• Cooking

Fill in the blank: It is worth investing time in finding a topic that allows debate and has a range of ______ based on strong principles.

Which of these dimensions can you explore in your topic?

• Personal
• Local
• International
• Technological
• Musical taste

Which question type should your research report title take?

• Statement
• Question
• Poem
• List

True or False: “What…?” is a good way to phrase an exploratory research question.

• True
• False

Which phrases are recommended to start an exploratory question?

• Is…

• Does…

• Should…
• Explain…
• What is…