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Analyzing a Procedural Text: How to Find Out Anything — Quiz

Question 9 • 26-27 ERWC A/B 9800E 9801E

According to "How to Think Like a Researcher," a chapter from How to Find Out Anything , one should begin research by asking answerable questions rather than open-ended questions. Based on the guidelines in the text, which is an appropriate research question?

Answer
A
Which state has the most days of nice weather in a year?
B
What is the average income of a dentist in the United States?
C
Is a year-round school calendar a better option for students?
D
What is the most difficult thing about taking a trip abroad?

Explanation

An appropriate research question is specific and can be answered using evidence. “What is the average income of a dentist in the United States?” identifies a measurable quantity, a profession, and a location. The other choices depend on subjective judgments or undefined terms, such as what counts as “better,” “nice weather,” or “most difficult.”

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