Category Research Question
How to find, sharpen, and frame a research question that is original, feasible, and worth pursuing.
Deriving a research question from a topic: How to break your topic down into tangible concepts
You have a topic — but no idea how to turn it into a concrete research question? Then you’re in good company. After supervising more than 1,000 research projects, I can tell you: the most common mistake isn’t asking the wrong question. The most common mistake is that the question remains too broad — because the step from topic to question is skipped.
Explorative or confirmation research question? How you can develop them from this research design
You have a research question — but are you unsure whether you should proceed qualitatively or quantitatively? Do you need hypotheses or are allowed to ask open questions? Then you probably lack methodological knowledge. Then you don't have a look at the level of knowledge of your field.
Qualitative or quantitative? How to find the right research approach
Are you just starting your thesis and feeling unsure about which research approach to choose? You’re not alone. Many students face exactly this problem. You may be wondering: Should I conduct qualitative research or quantitative research? Don’t worry—that’s exactly what…