Nova Scotia
1. Economic Inquiry and Skills
1.1 Formulating Research Questions
Chapter 1.1
Master Economic Research Question Formulation Skills
Develop focused, testable research questions that guide effective economic inquiry and analysis.
What You'll Learn
Students learn to create focused testable economic research questions
Positive questions examine measurable relationships while normative involve judgments
Effective questions require specific variables scope and empirical testability
Research question formulation guides data collection and analytical approaches
What You'll Practice
1
Students identify well formed research questions from multiple options
2
Learners distinguish between empirical and normative question types effectively
3
Students practice narrowing broad topics into focused testable inquiries
Why This Matters
Mastering research question formulation enables students to conduct meaningful economic analysis and make evidence-based decisions in academic and professional contexts.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Research Questions
Economic Inquiry
Positive Analysis
Variable Identification
Scope Definition
NS Curriculum Aligned
