Discuss a problem from the field of sport and exercise psychology that you would like to resolve through investigative research methods.

If you were to do research on this problem, you would begin by formulating a research question. In this assignment, do the following:

• Describe the problem of interest to you in a short paragraph.

• Formulate a research question that can guide a research study.

Guidelines

Use the following questions as guidelines for formulating the quantitative research question:

• What is the specific problem?

• What is the evidence that the problem exists?

• What do you suspect is causing the problem?

• Is the research question clearly expressed without being too general or too narrow?

• Does the question relate to the identified problem?

• Is the research based on the research question feasible?

• Will the research based on the research question add to the body of knowledge in the sport and exercise psychology field?

After you submit your research question, read the responses of your classmates and critique the research question of two of your classmates.

Use these same questions as critique criteria in your response to other classmates:

• Is the question clearly expressed without being too general or too narrow?

• Does the question relate to the identified problem?

• Are there any barriers to the research?

• Will the research, based on the research question, add to the content body of knowledge?

• Were these questions fully addressed?

o What is the specific problem you are encountering?

o What evidence do you have that there is a problem?

o What do you suspect is causing the problem?

Give reasons in support of your responses. Be sure to cite any relevant resources.