1.1 - Formulating Effective Research Questions
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Practice Questions
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Define what makes a question focused.
💡 Hint: Think about how much information you can fit into a single question.
Give an example of a question that is too broad.
💡 Hint: Consider a topic that encompasses many areas.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What characteristic does a research question NOT have?
💡 Hint: Remember the qualities of a good research question.
True or False: A good research question can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'.
💡 Hint: Consider how much depth a research question should have.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a research question that examines the relationship between renewable energy sources and job creation.
💡 Hint: Consider specifying the types of impact and the locations.
Critique the following question: 'Why is the Earth getting warmer?' Analyze it for focus and suggestions for improvement.
💡 Hint: Think about what aspects of warming can be examined.
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