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RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Many research problems are stated as
questions.
The essential characteristic of a researchable
question is that there is some sort of information
that can be collected in an attempt to answer the
question.
CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD RESEARCH
QUESTIONS
Research questions should be feasiblethat is,
capable of being investigated with available
resources.
Research questions should be clearthat is,
unambiguous.
Research questions should be significantthat
is, worthy of investigation.
Research questions often (although not always)
suggest a relationship to be investigated. The
term "relationship," as used in research, refers to
a connection or association between two or
more characteristics or qualities.
DEFINING TERMS IN RESEARCH
WHAT IS A HYPOTHESIS?
A hypothesis is, simply put, a prediction
of some sort regarding the possible
outcomes of a study. For example, here is
a research question followed by its
restatement in the form of a possible
hypothesis:
Question: Will students who are taught
history by a teacher of the same gender
like the subject more than students taught
by a teacher of a different gender?
Hypothesis: Students taught history by a
teacher of the same gender will like the
subject more than students taught history
by a teacher of a different gender.
Here are two more examples of research
questions followed by the restatement of
each as a possible hypothesis