Q1: Research Question Flashcards
It is simple as a problem you would like to research.
Reearch problem
It deals more with the precision and specificity of the problem and describes trends and patterns of a phenomenon.
Quantitative
Research Problem
It help clarify and specify the research problem.
Research questions
They are also considered as sub-problems of your research problem and are informative in nature. They specify the method of collecting and analyzing data, and the type of data to be collected whenexploring a quantitative research problem.
Research Questions
Characteristics of Good Research Questions
Consider the amount of time, energy, money, respondents, and even your current situation as a student-researcher.
Feasible
Characteristics of Good Research Questions
The clarity of how the questions are stated lead to agreement of meaning of the
readers of your study.
Clear
Characteristics of Good Research Questions
Ask if your research questions are relevant or important to ask.
Significant
Characteristics of Good Research Questions
Always consider the welfare of people, animals or whosoever are involved in your study. Look into ways of answering the research questions without inflicting physical and
psychological harm to persons involved.
Ethical
A research question that is derived from the research problem
General Questions
A research question anchored on the general research problem.
Specific Questions
It focus on observing, describing, and reporting factors or aspects of the research problem.
Research Questions for Descriptive Research
Phrases such as how often/frequently, how many/much, what is/are, to what extent/degree, and the likes are used in these questions.
Research Questions for Descriptive Research
It aim to determine the relationships among two or more variables in your research problem.
Research Questions for Correlational Research
Usually begin with the phrases “Is there a significant relationship…” or “What is the relationship between/among…”.
Research Questions for Correlational Research
It attempt to identify the causes of the phenomenon in the context of your research problem.
Research Questions for Ex Post Facto Research