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Understanding Research Questions Explained

A research question is a central question that a study aims to answer, often addressing a specific issue or problem. During a thesis defense, candidates may be asked about the significance of their research, its contributions to knowledge, expected findings, and the rationale behind their chosen title and topic. Additionally, candidates should be prepared to discuss the practical implications of their research and any limitations encountered.

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Understanding Research Questions Explained

A research question is a central question that a study aims to answer, often addressing a specific issue or problem. During a thesis defense, candidates may be asked about the significance of their research, its contributions to knowledge, expected findings, and the rationale behind their chosen title and topic. Additionally, candidates should be prepared to discuss the practical implications of their research and any limitations encountered.

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What is a Research Question?

A research question is a question that a study or research project, through


its thesis statement, aims to answer. This question often addresses an issue or a
problem, which, through analysis and interpretation of data, is answered in the
study’s conclusion.

Title defense
2. What problem prompted you to propose such study?
The panel will ask you about the source and significance of the problem that you
want to address with your research title.

3. What possible contributions can this study yield?


The panel wants to know how your study can contribute to the field of knowledge
and society.

8. What findings/results do you intend to gather?


In your defense, if you are asked the question, “What findings/results do you
intend to gather?” you can provide a strong answer by emphasizing the specific
goals and objectives of your research.

11. If approved, how many months would it take you to finish this study?
You should always be ready for this question. It is not acceptable to start thinking
about the timeframe for your research only during the defense. You should also
know why you w
3. Why did you choose this particular title for your research?
The title of your thesis captures the main point of your research, which is why it is
so important to use an appropriate title.
Research Proposal Questions
2. Why did you select this particular topic?
This question is meant to assess your motivation for choosing the subject of your
research proposal.
5. What makes your project original?
Being a publishing academic is all about filling the gaps in scholarship. Make sure
to point out what makes your project stand out from others in the field.
Final Defense Questions

Sample Thesis Defense Questions and Answers


1. What is your research study all about?
In your answer, you should summarize your
research in a few sentences. The question is simple
but requires technical expertise for a better
explanation of concepts.
2. Why did you choose this study?
This question requires you to answer what
motivated you to pursue the study in the first
place.
9. Why is your research significant?
The answer to this research question should
outline the impact of your research on your field of
study.
14. What sources did you use for data collection?
You would have used several sources to search for
data for your topic. You may elaborate on those
sources.
15. How can your research be put into practice?
This question talks about the practical implications
of your research. You should talk about how your
research is beneficial for society and how it can
help in eliminating current issues.
17. Did you experience any limitations in your
research?
What is a Research Question?
ill spend that much time on the study.

“what is your research about?"

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