M7: Quantitative Research Questions

Question 1

designed to uncover a respondent’s
response towards a particular question or variable

Answer 1

Descriptive research questions –

Question 2

– designed to help you identify clear
difference between two or more groups based on one or more variables

Answer 2

Comparative research questions –

Question 4

– used to described an association
or trend between two or more variables within one or more demographic
groups. (www.bl.uk)

Answer 4

Relationship-based research questions –

Question 5

Criteria for Evaluating Research Questions (Bryman,2008)

They should be c______in the sense of being intelligible

They should be r________

They should have some
C___________(s) with established theories and research.

Your research questions should be L_______ to each other

They should at the very least hold out the prospect of being able to make an original C___________- however small – to the topic.

The research questions should neither be too b______ nor too n_______.

Answer 5

Criteria for Evaluating Research Questions (Bryman,2008)

They should be clear in the sense of being intelligible

They should be researchable

They should have some
connection(s) with established theories and research.

Your research questions should be linked to each other

They should at the very least hold out the prospect of being able to make an original contribution- however small – to the topic.

The research questions should neither be too broad nor too narrow.