Developing Research Questions/Hypotheses

This video developed and presented by Academic Skills at University of Melbourne will guide you on how to develop a good research question.

How do you develop well-written research questions? See the PICO/PECO framework, other frameworks e.g. SPICE, SPIDER, ECLIPSE, further resources to assist you in designing your research question.

Research Education Workshop video exploring how to develop your research question, using the PICO framework.

Step by step guide on writing hypotheses and research questions

This blog will help you understand what a research hypothesis is, its characteristics and, how to formulate a research hypothesis.

A research problem statement is a clear, concise, and specific statement that describes the issue or problem that the research project addresses. It should be written in a way that is easily understandable to both experts and non-experts in the field. This article steps you through how to write a good research problem statement.

When starting a new research project, it is important to develop a sound research question. This is a crucial step in the research process, as it will guide your research activity. Therefore, you should not rush to write an effective research question. This article covers key steps to take when writing your research question.

A hypothesis is an important part of the scientific method. It’s an idea or a proposal based on limited evidence. What comes next is the exciting part. The idea or proposal must be proven through facts, direct testing and evidence. Since the hypothesis acts as the foundation for future research, learn how to write a hypothesis through steps and examples.

This guide, provided through the Library Research Guidelines, explores the phases of constructing a robust, feasible research question.