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Lesson 7-Research Question

This document outlines the importance of formulating a good research question and provides a step-by-step guide for developing one. It emphasizes the characteristics of effective research questions and the need for a clear statement of the problem in research work. Additionally, it highlights the significance of addressing gaps in knowledge and ensuring the research is feasible and ethical.

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Lesson 7-Research Question

This document outlines the importance of formulating a good research question and provides a step-by-step guide for developing one. It emphasizes the characteristics of effective research questions and the need for a clear statement of the problem in research work. Additionally, it highlights the significance of addressing gaps in knowledge and ensuring the research is feasible and ethical.

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PR1: LESSON 7 – RESEARCH
QUESTIONS
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
1. define and identify a good research question;

2. develop and state a good research question for your chosen topic.
RESEARCH QUESTION
A research question is simply a question related to your chosen topic that
needs to be answered. It is the question where your research revolves.

The research question is one of the most important parts of your research
project, thesis or dissertation. It will guide you in which information to search,
data to be collected, and how you’re going to design your writing process.

Formulating a research question helps you focus your research into a specific
concern or issue by defining exactly what you want to find out.
For example, if your
topic of interest is
social media, you can
formulate research
questions like, “ Why
do teenagers make
up the largest
percentage of
Instagram users?” or
“ How does frequent
use of YouTube affect
people’s social
behavior?
CHARACTERESTICS OF A GOOD
RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
Let’s take a look at these
questions which one is correct?

If you have observed, both questions are focused on the topic, social media. However, the first
question is not specific. What social media are you going to consider? (Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, YouTube, etc.). Who are the “people” you are talking about?
The second question on the other hand is more specific by narrowing down the “social media”
into Facebook, “people” into high school students, “minds” into academic performance, and
adding daily use to show frequency of usage.
Let’s take a look at these
questions which one is correct?

The first question is not researchable since there is no exact criteria for what counts as
“better”. Also, it’s not complex enough since it can easily be answered by yes or no. The
second question is much more researchable since it uses more specific terms and is complex
enough for a more in-depth investigation.
Let’s take a look at these
questions which one is correct?

The first question is too simple that you can simply search the internet to find answers. Also, it
has already been answered so many times and contributing new information is hardy feasible.
The second question takes a specific argument and has more relevance to current social
concerns and debates.
How do I formulate a research
question?
1. Choose a topic - For this step, it will be helpful if you choose a
topic you’re interested in since you’ll be working on it for some time.
2. Narrow the topic - Choose a certain aspect of your topic that
you want to focus on.
3. Ask some questions - think of some questions you can ask
about it.
4. Focus the question - pick one and try to make it more specific
and relevant.
DEVELOPING RESEARCH
QUESTION’S FLOWCHART
For example, if your choice of
topic is mental health, you
can narrow the topic down by
simply choosing a certain
aspect of it. (e.g. Factors that
contribute to good mental
health, cases of depression
and anxiety among
teenagers). Once you have
chosen a certain sub-topic,
think of some questions you
would want to ask about it.
Then, choose one and develop
it into a strong research
question by making sure that
it is focused, specific,
researchable, feasible,
complex, and relevant.
Transforming
Research Questions
to Statement of the
Problem
Introduction
The first and most important step in any research is to identify and delineate the
research problem: that is, what the researcher wants to solve and what questions
he/she wishes to answer.

A research problem may be defined as an area of concern, a gap in the existing


knowledge, or a deviation in the norm or standard that points to the need for
further understanding and investigation.

Although many problems turn out to have several solutions (the means to close
the gap or correct the deviation), difficulties arise where such means are either
not obvious or are not immediately available. This then necessitates some
research to reach a viable solution.
Statement of the Problem (SOP)
A STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM (SOP) is used in research work as a claim
that outlines the problem addressed by a study. The statement of the problem
briefly addresses the question: What is the problem that the research will
address?

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM (SOP) is a claim that outlines the problem


addressed by a study or simply outlines the research questions. A good research
problem should address an existing gap in knowledge in the field and lead further
investigation. It is composed of the general objective and specific objectives
of the study (at least 3 specific objectives). General objective of the study
determines the research design of the study. Specific objectives outlines the
research questions. In quantitative research, specific objectives of the study
determine the test statistics (statistical tools) to be used.
Key characteristics of a
statement of the problem:
A. It should address a gap in knowledge.

B. It should be significant enough to contribute to the existing body of research

C. It should lead to further research

D. The problem should render itself to investigation through collection of data

E. It should be of interest to the researcher and suit his/her skills, time, and
resources

F. The approach towards solving the problem should be ethical


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