Which of the Following Statements Is/are TRUE About Selecting a Research

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about selecting a research question?​

• A) ​The selection should be based exclusively on the researcher's personal curiosity.
• B) ​The question should pass the "so what" test.
• C) ​Reading the research literature on the topic should be put off until after the research question is finalized.
• D) ​The question must test a theory.

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