Question
Which statements describe a good research question? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
narrow enough that others will not have already researched the same topic
narrow enough that others will not have already researched the same topic
broad enough that it cannot be answered with a one-word answer
broad enough that it cannot be answered with a one-word answer
broad enough that there are plenty of subtopics to choose from and include
broad enough that there are plenty of subtopics to choose from and include
narrow enough that it is possible to find a concrete and complete answer quickly
narrow enough that it is possible to find a concrete and complete answer quickly
narrow enough that it is possible to sort through the available information
Responses
narrow enough that others will not have already researched the same topic
narrow enough that others will not have already researched the same topic
broad enough that it cannot be answered with a one-word answer
broad enough that it cannot be answered with a one-word answer
broad enough that there are plenty of subtopics to choose from and include
broad enough that there are plenty of subtopics to choose from and include
narrow enough that it is possible to find a concrete and complete answer quickly
narrow enough that it is possible to find a concrete and complete answer quickly
narrow enough that it is possible to sort through the available information
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two statements that describe a good research question are:
1. **broad enough that it cannot be answered with a one-word answer** - A good research question should encourage exploration and analysis rather than a simple yes or no answer.
2. **narrow enough that it is possible to sort through the available information** - A good research question should be specific enough to allow focused research and to manage the amount of information available on the topic.
The first statement ("narrow enough that others will not have already researched the same topic") is not necessarily true, as a good research question can still be one that others have explored; it just needs to be approached from a unique angle or perspective. The other two statements are less ideal for creating robust research questions.
1. **broad enough that it cannot be answered with a one-word answer** - A good research question should encourage exploration and analysis rather than a simple yes or no answer.
2. **narrow enough that it is possible to sort through the available information** - A good research question should be specific enough to allow focused research and to manage the amount of information available on the topic.
The first statement ("narrow enough that others will not have already researched the same topic") is not necessarily true, as a good research question can still be one that others have explored; it just needs to be approached from a unique angle or perspective. The other two statements are less ideal for creating robust research questions.