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https://cirt.gcu.edu/research/developmentresources/research_ready/quantresearch/
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RESEARCH QUESTION

RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
 A research question is an inquiry that the research attempts to answer. It is the heart of
the systematic investigation.
 Used to analyze and investigate a topic.
 A properly written question will be clear and concise. It should contain the topic being
studied (purpose), the variable(s), and the population.

THREE MAIN TYPES OF QUESTIONS:

1. Causal Questions – Compares two or more phenomena and determines if a
relationship exists. Often called relationship research questions.
2. Descriptive Questions – Seek to describe a phenomena and often study “how
much”, “how often”, or “what is the change”
3. Comparative Questions – Aim to examine the difference between two or more
groups in relation to one or more variables. The questions often begin with
“What is the difference in...”

A RESEARCH QUESTION IS:

1. Clear: It provides enough detail that the audience understands its purpose without any
additional explanation.
2. Focused: It is so narrow that it can be answered in the time allowed by the writing task.
3. Succinct: It is written in the shortest possible words.
4. Complex: It is not possible to answer it with a "yes" or "no", but requires analysis and
synthesis of ideas before somebody can create a solution.
5. Argumental: Its potential answers are open for debate rather than accepted facts.