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As we move forward in this course, we have been tasked to answer a question that while simple in nature it is complex in essence. What makes a good research question? \u2026Through the readings provided in this course I have come to conclude that a good research question is:<\/span><\/p>\n Clear and focused<\/strong>. The research question should have an appropriate scope that is neither too broad nor too narrow to investigate. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Researchable<\/strong>. Whether the researcher chooses a Qualitative, Quantitative or a Mixed Method approach, a good research question should allow the researcher to have access to a fair amount of good quality research materials.<\/span><\/p>\n Arguable<\/strong>. It shouldn\u2019t be answered with a Yes or No, and it should allow the opportunity to discuss the findings of different sources in an argumentative way in order to provide an answer.<\/span><\/p>\n Formulating a good research question is a key element and a fundamental first step of the complex Research Process.<\/span><\/p>\n References<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Creswell, J. 2009.\u00a0Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches<\/em>.\u00a0Retrieved from\u00a0https:\/\/www.sagepub.com\/sites\/default\/files\/upm-binaries\/22782_Chapter_7.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Johnson, R.B., Christensen, L. 2014.\u00a0Introduction to educational research<\/a>. In\u00a0Educational research: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches<\/em>\u00a0(pp.2-28). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Retrieved from http:\/\/uk.sagepub.com\/sites\/default\/files\/upm-binaries\/38122_Chapter1.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Royal Roads University Writing Centre. (N.D.). Thesis Statements\/Research Questions\/Problem Statements<\/em>. Retrieved from\u00a0https:\/\/library.royalroads.ca\/writing-centre\/writing\/structure\/thesis-statements<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As we move forward in this course, we have been tasked to answer a question that while simple in nature it is complex in essence. What makes a good research question? \u2026Through the readings provided in this course I have come to conclude that a good research question is: Clear and focused. The research question … <\/p>\n
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