Research Question

To quantify variables and test hypotheses

To identify patterns or relationships between variables.

To understand experiences and perspectives in-depth

To generate numerical data for statistical analysis

Exploratory and open-ended.

Designed to uncover meanings and opinions.

Specific and measurable.

Often begin with "How?" or "Why?

Feasible

Interesting

Novel

Random

The use of statistical analysis.

The ability to infer causality.

Random assignment of participants.

The type of data collected.

Feasible

Ethical

Clear

Significant

Measurable

Subjective

Objective

Statistically Significant