EMPOWER - Choosing Your Topic: Page 10 of 12

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question mark To develop a research question, try using one of these question starters to formulate a research question of your own:

QUESTION WORD EXAMPLE
WHY? Why do some retailers require managers to hold college degrees?
HOW? How does a college education affect a retail manager's salary?
WHAT? What is the relationship between job placement and retail managers holding college degrees?