finding sources and developing research q's

Question 1

scientific question

Answer 1

-can be answered through scientific research
-builds on what you already know and on what you can find out
-> good q’s informed by previous research
-are testable * only for quantitative research (hypothesis)
-when answered leads to other good questions
-variables identified, relationship bw variables, direction level

Question 2

answering scientific questions

Answer 2

1. observation/ finding a “gap”
2. hypothesize (only for quantitative data)
3. design experiment/study (we stop here)
4. collect data
5. analysis and conclusions

Question 3

observation/ finding a gap

Answer 3

-notice something of interest in the natural world
-develop a question that can be addressed through research
- read empirical literature and find “gap of knowledge”
-might have a question but someone might have had it first

Question 4

where to start

Answer 4

handbook or textbook
review articicles
conference abstract : summarize the main points of your paper that you present in academic conference

Question 5

peer reviewed

Answer 5

3-5 experts in the field
accept, reject or revise