A research question focuses on: a. the characteristics of a variable.

A research question focuses on:

a. the characteristics of a variable.
b. the framework for conducting the investigation.
c. what relationships might exist among variables.
d. the framework for conducting the investigation, which variables are to be manipulated.

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ANS: C
A research question focuses on description of variables or concepts, examination of relationships among variables, and determination of differences between two or more groups regarding selected variables.
The characteristic of a variable is given in the operational definition. A research question focuses on description of variables or concepts, examination of relationships among variables, and determination of differences between two or more groups regarding selected variables.
The framework for conducting the investigation comes from the researcher and is described in the literature review. A research question focuses on description of variables or concepts, examination of relationships among variables, and determination of differences between two or more groups regarding selected variables.
The variables to be manipulated are stated in the research design. A research question focuses on description of variables or concepts, examination of relationships among variables, and determination of differences between two or more groups regarding selected variables.