Writing Exercises
1. For a qualitative study, write one or two central questions followed by five to seven subquestions.
2. For a quantitative study, write two sets of questions. The first set should be descriptive questions about the independent and dependent
variables in the study. The second set should pose questions that describe and relate (or compare) the independent variable(s) with the
dependent variable(s). This follows the model presented in this chapter for combining descriptive and inferential questions.
3. Write a mixed methods research question. Write the question to include both the methods of a study as well as the content
