Which of the following best describes the development process for a research question?
AA broad question is made more specific as its terms are more clearly defined ✓ Correct
BA broad question is left broad in order to be more significant
CA specific question is broadened as its terms are more clearly defined
DA specific question is broadened in order to be more significant
Correct answer: (A) A broad question is made more specific as its terms are more clearly defined
Explanation
Developing a research question moves from a broad question to a more specific one as its terms are defined more clearly.
Sharper definition of key terms narrows scope and makes the question answerable.
Leaving a broad question broad to keep it significant prevents it from being investigated feasibly.
Broadening a specific question as its terms are clarified reverses the natural direction of refinement.
Broadening a specific question to make it more significant sacrifices focus for vague importance.
A well-framed question guides sampling, method and the type of data to be collected.
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