Discussion: Developing a Research Question
Regardless of your field, research questions are foundational to conducting a study. Clear, relevant research questions not only provide focus to a study, they also support the overall goal of researchto contribute knowledge and understanding of problems to a field of study. As a leader in public administration, public policy, or nonprofit management, it is essential to be able to develop research questions that support both your personal interests and help address problems within your field. For this Discussion, you develop a research question for your Capstone Project and analyze the viability of your research question.
By Day 3
Post by Day 3 a one-sentence research question that addresses the problem or issue you selected for your Capstone Project. Then, explain why you think the question is a viable research question for the scope of this course. Finally, describe any challenges you encountered when conceptualizing problems or issues as research questions.