What problem does it solve? Doctoral students often draft research questions that are too broad, answerable with yes/no, or misaligned with their methodology, which breaks the logical thread of the entire study. This Skill produces answerable, bounded central and sub-questions that trace directly to the problem statement and gap. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Methodology-Specific Templates: Provides question templates for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods designs, including null and alternative hypothesis formats. - Golden Thread Alignment Check: Validates each question against the problem statement, gap, data availability, and methodology with a five-point checklist. - Error Detection: Flags common flaws such as yes/no questions, presupposed findings, embedded assumptions, and questions too broad for one study. - Use Case: A PhD candidate with a draft problem statement on nurse burnout uses this Skill to produce one central qualitative question, three sub-questions mapped to interview data sources, and a formatted RQ list ready for the dissertation proposal. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to generate a central research question and sub-questions for your study based on your problem statement and chosen methodology.
