Struggling to formulate the perfect research question? This prompt transforms ChatGPT into your research methodology expert, helping you create focused, impactful research questions that drive your study forward. Start your research journey on the right foot!
Prompt:
"Act as a research methodology expert. I'm planning a study on [research topic] in the field of [academic discipline]. My research aims to [briefly describe research goals]. The study will be [qualitative/quantitative/mixed methods]. My target population is [describe target group]. The main variables I'm considering are [list 2-3 key variables]. My research constraints include [mention any limitations, e.g., time, budget, access to participants].
Please help me formulate:
- One primary research question
- Two to three secondary research questions
- A brief justification for each question
- Potential hypotheses (if applicable)
- Suggestions for narrowing or expanding the scope of the questions
Also, provide advice on how these questions might evolve as I conduct my literature review."
Explanation:
This prompt assists researchers in developing well-structured, focused research questions that align with their study goals and methodological approach.
Tips:
- Be as specific as possible about your research topic and goals for more targeted questions.
- Consider running the prompt multiple times with different variables or methodologies to explore various angles.
- Use the output as a starting point for discussion with your research advisor or team.
Examples:
Input: "Study on the impact of social media use on adolescent mental health in Psychology. Quantitative study. Target population is high school students aged 14-18. Variables include time spent on social media, self-reported anxiety levels, and academic performance. Constraint is a 6-month study period."
Output: [Detailed research questions and hypotheses provided]
Input: "Study on sustainable urban planning strategies in Environmental Science. Mixed methods study. Target population is city planners and residents in metropolitan areas. Variables include green space allocation, public transportation usage, and resident satisfaction. Constraint is limited access to city planning documents."
Output: [Detailed research questions and hypotheses provided]
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