The Research Question
Every advanced essay or scientific paper starts with a powerful Research Question and a testable Hypothesis.
The Research Question ❓
A C2-level research question must be arguable, complex, and clear. It should follow the FINER criteria.
Interesting (គួរឱ្យចាប់អារម្មណ៍)
Novel (ថ្មី / មិនទាន់មានចម្លើយ)
Ethical (ត្រឹមត្រូវតាមក្រមសីលធម៌)
Relevant (ពាក់ព័ន្ធនឹងបញ្ហាបច្ចុប្បន្ន)
The Hypothesis ⚖️
A hypothesis is a clear, predictive statement that directly answers your research question. It must be testable!
The Variables 📊
To test a hypothesis, you must define what you are changing (Independent) and what you are measuring (Dependent).
Too Broad vs. Too Narrow
(You could write 10 books on this!)
(This is just a statistic, not an argument.)
(Specific, arguable, testable!)
Analysis Check ⚡
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Recent Questions
Not at all, Seyha! Proving that there is NO relationship (H0) is still valuable scientific knowledge. It stops other researchers from wasting time exploring a connection that doesn't exist. Science is about finding the truth, not just proving your guess right! 🧬
How do I remember which one is the Independent vs Dependent variable?
Use the "I" trick! The Independent variable is what I (the researcher) change. The Dependent variable depends on what I just changed. 🧠✨
Can a Research Question just have a "Yes" or "No" answer?
At C2 level, definitely not! A good research question should begin with "How" or "To what extent" to allow for complex analysis and deep argumentation. "Yes/No" questions are a trap! 🚫
Is it a bad thing if my experiment results support the Null Hypothesis (H0)?