Discuss why research questions and hypotheses can be considered “directions” for a research study. What information should a reader be able to infer or imagine based on the question? Why is the “specificity scale” important? Research questions or hypotheses can be considered directions for a research study because they provide a path to follow during the research project. A good research question introduces the reader to the importance of the topic, places the question in a particular context, and provides the framework for the findings. The specificity scale is important when planning your research because it gives you some flexibility in designing a research question. It helps cultivate a good search question through several steps. 7. What is a “research design framework”? What are the main lessons learned from Chapter 4 of R&M? A research design framework is concerned with goals, objectives, intentions, and plans within the practical constraints of location, time, and resources (72). A research framework has five components: purpose(s), conceptual framework, research questions, sampling methods, and procedures. The fourth chapter of R&M focuses on the research design framework, design issues, strategy, and creation