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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Quarter 1-Module11
“Ask Me How”
Practical Research 1
Quarter 1 – Module 11 – “Ask Me How”

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MODULE 11
“Ask me How”
Stating Research Question
Hello! Thanks for being here once again to learn more about research.
Asking a question seems very simple, however, it plays a very
important role in research. It is like a lighthouse that will guide you
and give your work a purpose. So, let us find out what a research
question is, why you need one, and how to create a good research
question.

Specifically, after working on this module, you should be able to:


1. define and identify a good research question;
2. develop and state a good research question for your chosen topic.

YOUR READINESS CHECK

Before we start, let’s find out how much you know about this lesson by answering the
questions below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What is a research question?


2. How is a research question different from a research problem?
3. What are the characteristics of a good research question?
4. Why do we need to state a research question at the beginning of a research?

YOUR INITIAL TASK


Activity: Study and compare the set of sample research questions in boxes A and
B. Then, write your thoughts in a Venn diagram on a separate sheet of paper.
A B
 What effect does social media  What effect does daily use of Facebook have on
have on people’s minds? the academic performance of high school
 Why is there a rising number of students?
overseas Filipino workers from  How does the rising unemployment rate in the
the Philippines? Philippines affect Filipino workers from provinces?
 Do private hospitals provide  How do public and private hospitals in Region V
better healthcare system than compare in health outcomes and patient satisfaction
public hospitals? among low-income people with chronic illnesses?
 How did the Philippines gain
independence from the  How does the West Philippine Sea dispute affect
Spanish colonizers in the 18th the way Filipinos view the Philippines’s territorial
century? sovereignty?

1
Your thoughts…

Set A Set B

YOUR GUIDE

The research question is one of the most important parts of your research project, thesis or
dissertation. It will guide you in which information to search, data to be collected, and how
you’re going to design your writing process.

But what exactly is a research question?

arch question is simply a question related to your chosen topic that needs to be answered. It is the question where your research revo

For example, if your topic of interest is social media, you can formulate research
questions like, “ Why do teenagers make up the largest percentage of Instagram
users?” or “ How does frequent use of YouTube affect people’s social
behavior?

TOPIC RESEARCH QUESTION

Use of social media Why do teenagers make up the largest percentage of Instagram users?

How does frequent use of YouTube affect people’s social behavior

Formulating a research question helps you focus your research into a specific concern or
issue by defining exactly what you want to find out.
What makes a good research question? All research questions should be:

Focused Feasible

Specific Complex

Researchable Relevant

Let’s take a look at these questions from your initial task as an example.
What effect does social media have on people’s minds?

What effect does daily use of Facebook have on the academic performance of high school students?

If you have observed, both questions are focused on the topic, social media. However, the first
question is not specific. What social media are you going to consider? ( Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
YouTube, etc.). Who are the “people” you are talking about?

The second question on the other hand is more specific by narrowing down the “social media”
into Facebook, “people” into high school students, “minds” into academic performance, and
adding daily use to show frequency of usage.

te hospitals provide better healthcare system than public hospitals?

public and private hospitals in Region V compare in health outcomes and patient satisfaction among low-income people with chronic i

The first question is not researchable since there is no exact criteria for what counts as
“better”. Also, it’s not complex enough since it can easily be answered by yes or no. The
second question is much more researchable since it uses more specific terms and is complex
enough for a more in-depth investigation.

How did the Philippines gain independence from the Spanish colonizers in the 18th century?

How does the West Philippine Sea dispute affect the way Filipinos view the Philippines’s territorial sovereignty?

The first question is too simple that you can simply search the internet to find answers. Also,
it has already been answered so many times and contributing new information is hardy
feasible. The second question takes a specific argument and has more relevance to current
social concerns and debates.
In a research paper, you will usually have to formulate only one research question that will guide you as you proce

How do I formulate a research question?

1. Choose a topic - For this step, it will be helpful if you choose a topic you’re
interested in since you’ll be working on it for some time.
2. Narrow the topic - Choose a certain aspect of your topic that you want to
focus on.
3. Ask some questions - think of some questions you can ask about it.
4. Focus the question - pick one and try to make it more specific and relevant.

For example, if your choice of topic is mental health, you can narrow the topic down by
simply choosing a certain aspect of it. (e.g. Factors that contribute to good mental health,
cases of depression and anxiety among teenagers). Once you have chosen a certain sub-topic,
think of some questions you would want to ask about it. Then, choose one and develop it into
a strong research question by making sure that it is focused, specific, researchable, feasible,
complex, and relevant.

Developing a Research Question: Example:


(Flowchart)

Mental Health
Topic Sub-topic Questions
Focus Question
(RESEARCH QUESTION)

Deppression and anxiety among teenagers

How does deppression and anxiety affect a


teenager's academic performance?
What effect do school's policies on bullying have on the number of cases of depression among high school students?

What effect do the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 have on the number of cases of depression among teenagers in Philippine p
Another tip when formulating a resear
After choosing a topic, do some preliminary reading to find out topical debates and issues about it. This will also

YOUR DISCOVERY TASKS

Activity: Study each research question then fill out the table below by the needed
information. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Research Question Is it a good research If YES, justify your answer


question? (YES/NO) If NO, rephrase the question
1. How does divorce influence
children’s social development?

2. What are the causes of global


warming and deforestation?

3. How can drunk driving be prevented?

4. How have daily meditation affected the


stress levels of adults over 30’s?

5. Where do majority of Overseas


Filipino Workers work?

LET’S SUM IT UP

A Research Question is a question which states the aim of your research and pinpoints exactly
what you want to find out. To formulate your own research question, first, choose a topic or research
problem, decide what you want to know about this concern, write down sample questions, then pick
one and make sure that it is answerable, not too broad or too narrow, relevant, and focused on your
research problem..

ally, the research question is included at the end of the Introduction section after setting the background and giving a review of the existing literatu
? – Your research question will be your guide on what resources to find (e.g. statistics, interviews, articles, etc.) and what information to collect. So
YOUR FINAL TASK

Formulate your own research question using the flowchart below as your guide. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Topic:

Sub-topic:

Sample Questions:

RESEARCH QUESTION:

s in this module! Great job! But, if you are still having some difficulties about this topic, don’t worry, there is always room for improvement. Keep on

YOUR REINFORCER
For more information and further discussion on research question, watch these YouTube videos.
Links are provided below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oJNO6PYZe4&t=199s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWLYCYeCFak

YOUR REFLECTION/S
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REFERENCES

McCombes, Shona. “ Developing a Strong Research Question.” Scrbbr, Date published, April 16, 2019. Date
updated, June 19, 2020 https://www.scribbr.com/research-process/research-questions/

Gerstle, Steve. "Rubric for assessing research questions." CORA (Community of Online Research
Assignments), 2017. https://www.projectcora.org/assignment/rubric-assessing-research-questions.

Laurier Library, YouTube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oJNO6PYZe4&t=199s


Answer Key

YOUR READINESS CHECK:


(Learners may have similar answers like those given below)

1. What is a research question?


- A research question is a question based on your research topic/ problem that
you want to answer in your research paper.

2. How is a research question different from a research problem?


- A research problem is a certain area of concern or issue while a research
question gives focus as to what aspect of the research problem is to be
answered.

3. What are the characteristics of a good research


question? A good research question should be:
- focused - feasible/ answerable
- specific - relevant
- not too broad or too narrow

4. Why do we need to state a research question at the beginning of a research?


- The research question will serve as your guide on what exactly to find out. It
narrows down your research problem, and determines what kind of information
and resources you’ll need.

INITIAL TASK:
(Learners may have similar answer from the given below.)

Set A Set B

unfocused/ not specific focused & specific

too broad appropriately complex

answerable by yes/no relevant to current


social issues
no longer relevant
to current issues
DISCOVERY TASK:
(Learners’ answers may vary from the given answers below.)

Research Question Is it a good research If YES, justify your answer


question? (YES/NO) If NO, rephrase the question
1. How does divorce influence The question is specific,
children’s social development? YES relevant, and appropriately
complex.
2. What are the causes of global What daily activities in
warming and deforestation? NO urban areas contribute
the
most in global warming?
3. How can drunk driving be prevented? How do the number of
NO cases of traffic accidents in
Region
V relate to drunk driving?
4. How have daily meditation affected the The question is specific,
stress levels of adults over 30’s? YES researchable, and relevant

5. Where do majority of Overseas What are the factors


Filipino Workers work? NO considered by OFW’s in
choosing the country
they
want to work in since 2015?

FINAL TASK:
Rubric for Grading Research Questions

Exemplary Good Fair Unsatisfactory


(5pts) (3pts) (2pt) (1 pt)
Question Question Question Research question is
demonstrates a deep demonstrates good demonstrates minimal absent or posed as
understanding of the grasp of the topic’s knowledge or depth of a yes/no question.
topic and shows depth and complexity. the topic.
analytical and original
thought.

Question is well Question is fairly Question relates to Question is vague and


developed and focused and relates to the research topic but unrelated to the
appropriate to the the research topic. is overly broad or research topic.
research topic. narrow.

REFERENCE:
Gerstle, Steve. "Rubric for assessing research questions." CORA (Community of Online Research
Assignments), 2017. https://www.projectcora.org/assignment/rubric-assessing-research-questions.

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