WorksheetsGlobal Perspective
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does this picture represent?
WiFi connection
DATA towers
Transportation
Globalization
Which is one of the criteria making research questions strong?
Specific and Relevant
Focused and Researchable
Arguable and Simple
How many types of research questions are there?
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A simple question gets a simple answer. Avoid questions that can be answered with "yes" or "no" or a single word or phrase.
Which of these questions is a GOOD question?
Does owning a pet improve quality of life for older people?
In what ways does owning a pet improve quality of life for older people?
A good research question should be focused on a single topic or on several closely related ideas.
Which of these questions is a GOOD question?
Does medication help alleviate attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms? And do kids need more exercise?
How effective are the various types of medication in treating elementary students with ADHD?
It's possible to ask a really interesting question and not be able to find the answer. If you can't answer it, you can't write a paper or do the project.
Which of these questions is a BAD question?
Is there a higher power in the universe?
What factors affect people's belief in a higher power?
If you ask a question that's already been answered a thousand times before, you're only doing research that someone else has already done. Ask a question with an original slant to it.
Which of these questions is a GOOD question?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phone use in schools?
How does restricting cell phone use in school affect student social interaction?
You need a question that has a clear and specific answer - try to avoid "why" questions.
Which of these questions is a BAD question?
Why do some corporations pollute the water if they aren't regulated?
How do government regulations prevent corporations from polluting the water?
You want to create a question based on data and objective evidence - you don't want opinions.
Which of these questions is a BAD question?
Which national park is the best?
What features do the most popular national parks have in common?
A good research question can be answered with primary sources or secondary sources. It doesn't ask for an opinion or require a guess.
Which of these questions is a BAD question?
Are white mice better than gray mice?
When tested for intelligence and longevity, how do white mice and gray mice compare?
