Question
which statements describe a good research question? select the two correct answers.
broad enough that it cannot be answered with a one-word answer
narrow enough that it is possible to find a concrete and complete answer quickly
narrow enough that others will not have already researched the same topic
narrow enough that it is possible to sort through the available information
broad enough that there are plenty of subtopics to choose from and include
broad enough that it cannot be answered with a one-word answer
narrow enough that it is possible to find a concrete and complete answer quickly
narrow enough that others will not have already researched the same topic
narrow enough that it is possible to sort through the available information
broad enough that there are plenty of subtopics to choose from and include
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 invite exploration and discussion 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 focused enough to allow the researcher to find relevant information without being overwhelmed by too much data.
The other options either imply an overly broad or vague question or suggest that the topic is so narrow that it may not yield sufficient research material.
1. **Broad enough that it cannot be answered with a one-word answer** - A good research question should invite exploration and discussion 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 focused enough to allow the researcher to find relevant information without being overwhelmed by too much data.
The other options either imply an overly broad or vague question or suggest that the topic is so narrow that it may not yield sufficient research material.