3. Group 1:
Research Title: Problems and
Issues Affecting Bachelor of
Secondary Education major in
Mathematics Towards Learning
Calculus.
4. Group 2:
Research Title: Teaching Strategies
Affecting Studentâs Engagement in
Mathematics in preparation to their
Academic Exit.
5. Group 3:
Research Title: The Effectiveness
of the Integration of Game-based
Learning Strategies to Enhanced
Mathematical Comprehension and
Students Motivation
6. Group 4:
Research Title: Studentsâ Proficiency in
Solving Mathematical Algebraic
Problems: Basis for Development of
Tutorial Program
7. Group 5:
Research Title: Factors Affecting
Studentâs Learning in Mathematics:
Basis for the Implementation of a
Tutorial Remediation
8. Group 6:
Research Title: Comparing the
Effectiveness between Peer-
Tutorial and Online Tutorial in
Math.
9. Group 7:
Research Title: Examining the
Relationship between Studentsâ
Mathematical Problem Solving
Skills and Teachersâ Teaching
Strategies.
10. Group 8:
Research Title: Impact of
Constructivist-based Mathematics
Instruction on STEM Studentsâ
Academic Performance.
11. Group 9:
Research Title: Exploring the
Challenges between Mathematical
Anxiety and Performance in
Calculus.
13. 1. Clarity and Specificity: Ensure that your research questions are clear, focused, and
specific. Ambiguous or vague questions can lead to confusion and make it difficult
to design and conduct your study. Clearly articulate what you aim to investigate.
2. Relevance: Make sure your research questions address important issues within
your field of study. They should contribute to advancing knowledge or addressing
gaps in existing literature.
3. Feasibility: Ensure that your research questions are feasible given your available
time, resources, and expertise. Consider the practicalities of conducting research
and make sure your questions are realistic.
Guidelines in Choosing/ Writing Good Research Questions and Problems
14. 4. Originality
Aim for research questions that are novel and innovative. Avoid duplicating existing studies unless there is a
compelling reason to do so, such as replicating findings in a different context or population.
5. Testability
Ensure that your research questions are empirically testable. They should be amenable to investigation using
appropriate research methods and techniques.
6. Interest and Importance
Craft research questions that are intellectually stimulating and relevant to both scholars and practitioners in your
field. Consider the potential impact and implications of your research.
7. Contextualization
Situate your research questions within the broader context of existing literature and theoretical frameworks.
Demonstrate an understanding of relevant concepts, theories, and debates.
8. Simplicity
While your research questions should be specific, they should also be simple and straightforward. Avoid overly
complex or convoluted language that may confuse readers or obscure your main objectives.
15. 9. Conciseness
Keep your research questions concise and to the point. Avoid unnecessary repetition or verbosity.
10. Alignment with Research Design
Ensure that your research questions align with your chosen research design and methodology. Consider
whether your questions are best suited to qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches.
11. Ethical Considerations
Consider ethical implications when formulating your research questions, particularly if your study involves
human subjects. Ensure that your research is conducted in an ethical and responsible manner.
12. Revision and Iteration
Be prepared to revise and refine your research questions as you progress through the research process.
Iterative refinement is often necessary as you gather more information and insights.
16. 9. Conciseness
Keep your research questions concise and to the point. Avoid unnecessary repetition or verbosity.
10. Alignment with Research Design
Ensure that your research questions align with your chosen research design and methodology. Consider
whether your questions are best suited to qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches.
11. Ethical Considerations
Consider ethical implications when formulating your research questions, particularly if your study involves
human subjects. Ensure that your research is conducted in an ethical and responsible manner.
12. Revision and Iteration
Be prepared to revise and refine your research questions as you progress through the research process.
Iterative refinement is often necessary as you gather more information and insights.
17. Here is an example of a script for a quantitative research question describing outcomes of score for a
variable:
1. What is the frequency and variation of scores on ____________(name the variable)
for ______________(participants) in the study?
Here is an example of a script for a quantitative research question focused on examining the
relationship among variables:
1. Does _________ (name the theory) explain the relationship between _________
(independent variable) and _________ (dependent variable), controlling for the effects of _________
(mediating variable)?
Alternatively, a script for a quantitative null hypothesis might be as follows:
1. There is no significant difference between _________ (the control and experimental
groups on the independent variable) on _________ (dependent variable).
18.
19.
20. A Model for Descriptive Questions and
Hypotheses
21. Mixed Methods
question focused on the
intent of mixing,
to integrate the
qualitative interviews
and the quantitative
data, the relationship of
scores and
student performance.
This question
emphasized what the
integration was
attempting to
accomplishâa
comprehensive and
nuanced
understandingâand at
the end of the article,
the
authors presented
evidence answering this
question.
22.
23. Writing Activity:
1. For a quantitative study, write two sets of questions. The first set
should be descriptive questions about the independent and dependent
variables in the study. The second set should pose questions that
describe and relate (or compare) the independent variable(s) with the
dependent variable(s). This follows the model presented in this chapter
for combining descriptive and inferential questions.
2. Write a mixed methods research question. Write the question to
include both the methods of a study as well as the content.
