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  1. Formulating the Research Question and Framing the Hypothesis

    Formulating the research question is the first step in the research process and provides the foundation for framing the hypothesis. Research questions should be feasible, interesting, novel, ethical, and relevant (FINER). Application of the FINER criteria can assist with ensuring the question is valid and will generate new knowledge that has ...

  2. Formulation of Research Question

    Abstract. Formulation of research question (RQ) is an essentiality before starting any research. It aims to explore an existing uncertainty in an area of concern and points to a need for deliberate investigation. It is, therefore, pertinent to formulate a good RQ. The present paper aims to discuss the process of formulation of RQ with stepwise ...

  3. Formulating a good research question: Pearls and pitfalls

    The process of formulating a good research question can be challenging and frustrating. While a comprehensive literature review is compulsory, the researcher usually encounters methodological difficulties in the conduct of the study, particularly if the primary study question has not been adequately selected in accordance with the clinical dilemma that needs to be addressed.

  4. Formulating the Research Question and Framing the Hypothesis

    Formulating the research question is the first step in the research process and provides the foundation for framing the hypothesis. Research questions should be feasible, interesting, novel ...

  5. Formulating the Research Question and Framing the Hypothesis.

    Formulating the research question is the first step in the research process and provides the foundation for framing the hypothesis. Research questions should be feasible, interesting, novel, ethical, and relevant (FINER). Application of the FINER criteria can assist with ensuring the question is valid and will generate new knowledge that has ...

  6. Formulating a researchable question: A critical step for facilitating

    This article will assist researchers by providing step-by-step guidance on the formulation of a research question. This paper also describes PICO (population, intervention, control, and outcomes) criteria in framing a research question. Finally, we also assess the characteristics of a research question in the context of initiating a research ...

  7. Formulating research questions for evidence-based studies

    Formulating a research question is a crucial step in directing any scientific study. The classical evidence-based approach to formulating a question uses the PICO framework, consisting of population, intervention, comparison, and outcome. ... Formulating the research question and framing the hypothesis. Respir. Care, 68 (8) (2023), pp. 1180 ...

  8. Framing a research question: The first and most vital step in planning

    Framing a research question is one of the most important steps in planning research. This is for three main reasons: Firstly, formulating a research question requires a systematic exploration of the different components of a research project and will ultimately help you consolidate your hypothesis, aims and objectives and the optimal methodology to employ.

  9. Formulating the Research Question

    3 Turning Clinical Questions into Research Questions. The first step in the process of transforming a clinical question into research is to carefully define the study sample (or patient cohort), the exposure of interest, and the outcome of interest. These 3 components—sample, exposure, and outcome—are essential parts of every research question.

  10. Formulating Research Questions for Evidence-Based Studies

    Formulating the research question is the first step in the research process and provides the foundation for framing the hypothesis. Research questions should be feasible, interesting, novel ...

  11. 1. Framing the question

    Framing the question The first and most important step in conducting a systematic review is framing the research question. The aim of this process is to break down the research question/issue into its main components or "key elements". The key elements specify relevant concepts of a topic and set the boundaries for the study.

  12. Research Questions & Hypotheses

    Formulating the research question and hypothesis from existing data (e.g., a database) can lead to multiple statistical comparisons and potentially spurious findings due to chance. The research or clinical hypothesis, derived from the research question, shapes the study's key elements: sampling strategy, intervention, comparison, and outcome ...

  13. Formulation of Research Question and Composing Study ...

    Framing an appropriate research question is the most critical and fundamental part of a study. This helps in developing a hypothesis, formulating aims and objectives and methodological execution of the study. Research questions are usually generated by literature backed thorough analysis of the gaps in previous studies and funnelling it to a specific focussed issue. The research question ...

  14. 7 Formulating Research Questions and Hypotheses

    7.1.1 Overview of the Role These Elements Play in Framing a Study. Structuring the Research Framework: Together, research questions and hypotheses establish the conceptual framework for a study, defining its boundaries and specifying the variables of interest. This framework serves as a blueprint, guiding all subsequent steps of the research process. ...

  15. How to Write a Strong Hypothesis

    Developing a hypothesis (with example) Step 1. Ask a question. Writing a hypothesis begins with a research question that you want to answer. The question should be focused, specific, and researchable within the constraints of your project. Example: Research question.

  16. Basic Understanding of Study Types and Formulating Research Question

    As all clinical research endeavors to address a research question, framing the primary research question is of utmost importance as it influences the study design, sample size required and the resources that may be required. All study questions along with the primary research question should be developed at the beginning of the study.

  17. Writing Strong Research Questions

    A good research question is essential to guide your research paper, dissertation, or thesis. All research questions should be: Focused on a single problem or issue. Researchable using primary and/or secondary sources. Feasible to answer within the timeframe and practical constraints. Specific enough to answer thoroughly.

  18. PDF DEVELOPING HYPOTHESIS AND RESEARCH QUESTIONS

    RESEARCH QUESTIONS. Formulating a hypothesis …is important to narrow a question down to one that can reasonably be studied in a research project. The formulation of the hypothesis basically varies with the kind of research project conducted: QUALITATIVE QUANTITATIVE. DEVELOPING HYPOTHESES &

  19. How to come up with a good research question: framing the hypothesis

    By carefully selecting a comparison group or condition, the quality of the research project can be improved. By including in the hypothesis the comparison group, the experiment can be focused and the analysis simplified. The best questions come from the investigator's subject of interest. When starting a research project, start small and choose ...

  20. (PDF) Identifying and Formulating the Research Problem

    A research question can be made into a hypothesis by changing it i nto a statement. A hypothesis is commonly stated into two forms: null (h 0 ) and alternative (h a ).

  21. Formulation of Research Question and Composing Study Outcomes and

    Framing an appropriate research question is the most critical and fundamental part of a study. This helps in developing a hypothesis, formulating aims and objectives and methodological execution of the study. Research questions are usually generated by literature backed thorough analysis of the gaps …

  22. Research questions, hypotheses and objectives

    Research hypothesis. The primary research question should be driven by the hypothesis rather than the data. 1, 2 That is, the research question and hypothesis should be developed before the start of the study. This sounds intuitive; however, if we take, for example, a database of information, it is potentially possible to perform multiple ...

  23. Formulating a Research Question/Hypothesis: The First Step

    Abstract. Selecting a research topic and then framing a research question/hypothesis are important initial steps towards thesis writing. The chapter familiarized the readers with the types and ...