Common Types of Research Questions .pptx

Describes a type of research questions used in a Quantitative research

1. Common Types of Research Questions

2. It asks about the characteristics, facts, or situations of a subject. It only describes "what is" without comparing or relating. 1. Descriptive Research Question

3. What is the average daily screen time of Grade 11 students? How often do students participate in extracurricular activities? EXAMPLES:

4. It asks about the differences or similarities between two or more groups, variables, or conditions. 2. Comparative Research Question

5. Is there a difference in academic performance between male and female students? Which group has higher stress levels: working students or non-working students? EXAMPLES:

6. It asks about the relationship or connection between two or more variables. It does not just describe or compare, but checks if variables are related. 3. Relational Research Question

7. Is there a relationship between study habits and academic performance of Grade 11 students? Does social media use affect the self-esteem of teenagers? EXAMPLES:

8. If the question is just describing, it’s descriptive . If it’s comparing groups, it’s comparative . Remember! If it’s about connections or relationships, it’s relational .

9. The Main Question and the Subquestions

10. is the big, central question that your whole research wants to answer. It gives the overall direction of your study. A. Main Question

11. Example: “What is the impact of social media use on the academic performance of Grade 11 students?” A. Main Question

12. are the smaller, specific questions that break down the main question into parts. They help gather detailed information that, when combined, answer the main question. B . Sub questions

13. How many hours do Grade 11 students spend on social media daily? What kinds of social media platforms are most used by Grade 11 students? Examples: What are the common study habits of Grade 11 students who spend more than 4 hours daily on social media?

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