Refine and Sharpen Your Research Questions for Maximum Impact

Act as a research methodology consultant. I need help refining my research question(s) for a [TYPE OF STUDY: qualitative/quantitative/mixed-methods] study in the field of [ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE]. My current draft research question is: "[DRAFT RESEARCH QUESTION]" The context of my study is [BRIEF CONTEXT — 2-3 sentences about the problem or phenomenon being investigated]. My target population is [TARGET POPULATION], and the study setting is [STUDY SETTING]. Please assist me with the following: 1. **Critical Evaluation**: Analyze my draft question against these criteria — specificity, researchability, relevance, feasibility, and ethical considerations. Provide a score (1-5) for each criterion with an explanation. 2. **FINER Framework Analysis**: Evaluate my question using the FINER criteria (Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, Relevant) and identify weaknesses. 3. **Refined Versions**: Provide 3 improved versions of my research question, each progressively more focused and precise. For each version, explain what was changed and why. 4. **Sub-Questions**: Break the strongest refined question into 2-4 sub-questions that collectively address the main inquiry and can guide data collection. 5. **Alignment Check**: Suggest the most appropriate research design (e.g., case study, experimental, phenomenological) and data collection methods that align with the refined question. 6. **Scope Calibration**: Advise whether the question is too broad or too narrow for a [THESIS TYPE: undergraduate/master's/doctoral] level project, and suggest adjustments if needed. 7. **Keyword Extraction**: Identify the core concepts and keywords from the refined question to guide my subsequent literature search.