Filter+Test

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=** Filter Test **=

Once you have developed some possible research questions, use the following "filter" to see if your questions meet all requirements. 1. Is this topic/question truly something you find interesting enough to read about and work on for the remainder of the school year?

2. Does the answer to the question require more than a yes or no or single word answer?

3. Will you be able to find at least three sources of written information on your subject?

4. Does your question look at the relationship between two different things (variables)?

5. Does your question require you to conduct an experiment and collect data in order to come up with an answer?

6. Do you have access to the materials you would need to conduct an experiment on this question?

7. Will the research for this question be safe for any people or animals involved?