Developing a Strong Research Question

What is the first step in developing a strong research question?

• Write the research question

• Choose a broad topic

• Conduct a survey

• Identify a research problem

Why is it important to narrow down to a specific niche in research?

• To increase the length of the research paper

• To avoid using too many resources

• To ensure the research is within a feasible scope

• To make the research more interesting

What type of research question is used when comparing two variables?

• Correlational research

• Exploratory research

• Descriptive research

• Comparative research

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

• It should be relevant

• It should be focused

• It should be researchable

• It should be easily answerable with yes or no

Why is it important for a research question to be specific?

• To make it easier to write

• To ensure all terms have clear meanings

• To reduce the number of respondents needed

• To make it more complex