26/07/2025
HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH QUESTION (Part of Chapter 1)
What is a Research Question?
A research question is a clear, focused, concise, complex and arguable question around which you center your research. You should ask a question about an issue that you are genuinely curious about.
According to Wikipedia, a research question is the methodological point of departure of scholarly research in both the natural sciences and humanities. The research will answer any question posed. * Why is a research question important to the research process?
The research question is one of the first methodological steps the investigator has to take when undertaking research. The research question must be accurately and clearly defined.
Choosing a research question is the central element of both quantitative and qualitative research and in some cases it may precede construction of the conceptual framework of study. In all cases, it makes the theoretical assumptions in the framework more explicit, most of all, it indicates what the researcher wants to know most and first.