{"id":276,"date":"2023-06-30T20:45:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T03:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0275\/?p=276"},"modified":"2023-06-30T20:45:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T03:45:23","slug":"what-makes-a-good-research-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0275\/what-makes-a-good-research-question\/","title":{"rendered":"What makes a good research question"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At face value, the question of \u201cwhat makes a good research question\u201d seems almost simplistic, that one should be able to identify the exact characteristics of effective questions and by applying those characteristics ensure all future research questions are consistently good. Digging into the reading of Unit 1 has shown that there is more to the question then meets the eye. In fact, according to Maxwell\u2019s interactive research design model (Dahlberg and McCaig, 2010) there are five separate elements \u2013 purpose, goals, conceptual framework, methods, validity \u2013 that feed into creating a research question. Conversely the chosen research question influences all other elements of the research itself (Dahlberg and McCaig, 2010).\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While important to understand how involved the creation of a research question is, there are some key points to keep in mind that can help the writer stay on track and apply critical thinking throughout the process.\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

–          Understand your personal and professional bias regarding the topic of interest.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

–          Build on research and studies previously conducted by the research community.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

–          Ensure the question conveys the purpose of your research.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Confirm that your question is both testable and offers validity.\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By ensuring your research question meets the criteria above, you have a greater likelihood of making a good research question.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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References<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McCaig, C., & Dahlberg, L. (2010). Practical research and evaluation: A start-to-finish guide for practitioners.\u00a0Practical Research and Evaluation<\/em>, 1-272.Practical Research and Evaluation : A Start-to-Finish Guide for Practitioners (sagepub.com)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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