The development of a testable research question is an integral first step in developing an effective research question or set of questions. It forms the foundation upon which the remaining stages of the process are built. Getting this step right will help ensure the success of future steps.In our in-class discussion, we will address the following points:General Topic of InterestResearch Objective/Purpose: “Why” of the researchRemember that this can be addressed by completing the sentence, “The purpose of this study is . . .”Research Question(s): “What” of the researchRemember that this can be addressed by completing the sentence, “I wonder if/how…”
