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research question
The precise formulation of a question or problem that is to be examined or solved, especially in a scientific, academic, or journalistic context.
Die zentrale Fragestellung der Masterarbeit war klar und gut recherchierbar.
The central research question of the master's thesis was clear and easy to research.
The word is composed of 'Frage' (question) and 'Stellung' (from the verb 'stellen', to pose / to place). So it literally describes the 'posing of a question' as a precisely formulated task.
Die genaue Fragestellung für das Projekt müssen wir noch definieren.
We still need to define the exact research question for the project.
The term 'Fragestellung' (research question) is used mainly in formal, scientific, or academic contexts. It describes the central research question of a paper, article, or study.
In der Einleitung muss die Fragestellung des Aufsatzes klar formuliert werden.
In the introduction, the research question of the essay must be clearly formulated.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Fragestellung' (research question) are 'entwickeln' (to develop), 'formulieren' (to formulate), or 'bearbeiten' (to work on / to address). Typical adjectives are 'zentral' (central), 'präzise' (precise), or 'komplex' (complex).
Die Studierenden entwickelten eine interessante Fragestellung für ihre Forschung.
The students developed an interesting research question for their research.
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A Frage can be an ordinary request for information. A Fragestellung, by contrast, formulates a research problem particularly precisely and is therefore used mainly in scientific, academic, or journalistic work. For a single direct request for information, „Frage“ is usually enough.
Die Fragestellung der Arbeit untersucht, warum Jugendliche Nachrichten lesen.
The paper’s research question examines why teenagers read the news.
Meine Frage ist, wann der Vortrag heute beginnt.
My question is what time the lecture starts today.
