Develop a Research Question

The systematic investigation that aims to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

• Observation

• Interview

• Research

• Survey

What is the first step in developing a research question?

• Conducting a literature review

• Identifying a broad topic

• Collecting data

• Writing a hypothesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

• It is vague and broad

• It is specific and focused

• It is based on assumptions

• It is subjective

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In the context of research, what does 'feasibility' refer to?

• The ability to conduct the research within time and resource constraints

• The popularity of the research topic

• The complexity of the research question

• The number of researchers involved

Which of the following is NOT a type of research question?

• Descriptive

• Comparative

• Causal

• Hypothetical

What is the purpose of a literature review in developing a research question?

• To find gaps in existing research

• To prove a hypothesis

• To collect primary data

• To write a conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following is an example of a well-structured research question?

• Why is the sky blue?

• How does social media affect teenagers' communication skills?

• What is the best way to cook pasta?

• Is chocolate better than vanilla?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What role does a hypothesis play in research?

• It provides a summary of the research

• It offers a tentative explanation or prediction

• It lists the research methods

• It concludes the research

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a qualitative research question?

• What is the average age of college students?

• How do college students perceive online learning?

• How many students are enrolled in online courses?

• What is the pass rate for online courses?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the difference between a research question and a hypothesis?

• A research question is a statement, while a hypothesis is a question

• A research question is broad, while a hypothesis is specific

• A research question is specific, while a hypothesis is broad

• A research question is a prediction, while a hypothesis is a question

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1