Research question presentation

1. Research Question Basharat Rasheed Mirza .

2. Index Definition Importance of Research Questions Selection of a Research Problem/Question Characteristics of Good Research Questions Examples Conclusion

3. What is Research Question? Research problems are frequently stated as Research Questions. A Research Question is the statement of the problem, to be researched, in inquisitive form. A Research Question is usually the research problem posed as a question which serves as the focus of the researcher’s investigation. Research Question is the process of operationalizing the research.

4. Importance of research question A good research question: Helps to find the direction Helps to narrow the scope Defines the investigation Sets boundaries

5. Selection of a Research problem/question The research problem: Should be “researchable” i.e. it can be investigated through the collection and analysis of data Should have theoretical or practical significance

6. Contd… A research problem should be relevant to your: Academic interest Current level of research skills Available resources Time and other restrictions

7. Characteristics of good research questions Good research questions possess four essential characteristics: The question is Feasible , i.e., it can be investigated without an undue amount of time, effort, or money. The question is Clear , i.e., most people would agree as to what the key words in the question mean.

8. Characteristics contd … The question is Significant , i.e., it is worth investigating because it will contribute important knowledge about the human condition. The question is Ethical , i.e., it will not involve physical or psychological harm or damage to human beings, or to the natural or social environment of which they are a part. The questions often(not always) suggest a relationship to be investigated.

9. Examples of researchable vs. non-researchable questions NO Non researchable YES Researchable Should I put my youngster in preschool? What is the best way to learn to read? Are some people born bad? Do children enrolled in preschool develop better social skills than children not enrolled? At which age is it better to introduce phonics to children-age 5, age 6, or age 7? Who commits more crimes-poor people or rich people?

10. Conclusion Many research problems are stated as questions. A research problem in question form is a Research Question. A research problem should be researchable, should have theoretical and practical significance, and should be relevant to academic interest, level of research skills, available resources, time & other restrictions. Good research questions have four essential characteristics: they are feasible, clear, significant, and ethical.

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