What are characteristics of a good research topic?
The research topic should have to be well-defined and well-phrased and it should have to be easy to understand. it should have a single meaning. When the research topic is not well-defined the researcher is not able to formulate the right objectives and the hypothesis.
How do you write a qualitative research question?
Use good qualitative wording for these questions.
- Begin with words such as “how” or “what”
- Tell the reader what you are attempting to “discover,” “generate,” “explore,” “identify,” or “describe”
- Ask “what happened?”
- Ask “what was the meaning to people of what happened?”
- Ask “what happened over time?”
What are examples of quantitative research questions?
Relationship-based research questions
| Question | Dependent variable | Demographic |
|---|---|---|
| What is the relationship between gender and A Level exam results amongst 6th Form students? | Gender | 6th Form students |
| What is the relationship between disposable income and location amongst young adults? | Disposable income | Young adults |
What generates a research question?
Steps to developing a research question:
- Choose an interesting general topic. Most professional researchers focus on topics they are genuinely interested in studying.
- Do some preliminary research on your general topic.
- Consider your audience.
- Start asking questions.
- Evaluate your question.
- Begin your research.
What is better quantitative or qualitative research?
Quantitative research is more preferred over qualitative research because it is more scientific, objective, fast, focused and acceptable. However, qualitative research is used when the researcher has no idea what to expect. It is used to define the problem or develop and approach to the problem.
How do you select a research topic?
Selecting a Topic
- brainstorm for ideas.
- choose a topic that will enable you to read and understand the literature.
- ensure that the topic is manageable and that material is available.
- make a list of key words.
- be flexible.
- define your topic as a focused research question.
- research and read more about your topic.
Is qualitative research more expensive than quantitative?
Qualitative research allows one to explore topics in more depth and detail than quantitative research. Also, qualitative research is often less expensive than quantitative research, because you don’t need to recruit as many participants or use extensive methods.