A _________________ helps define the scope of your work and prevent ________________.
A) research question; scope-creep
B) research topic; scope-creep
C) research question; topic-narrowing
D) research topic; topic-narrowing

Question

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A research question helps define the specific area of inquiry, which thereby helps to set the boundaries for the research. This prevents "scope-creep," which refers to the tendency to expand the scope of the project beyond the intended boundaries. A research topic, on the other hand, refers to a general area of interest for research, which can be further narrowed down to a specific research question. Therefore, while both the research question and research topic are important, the former is particularly helpful in preventing scope-creep.

A _________________ Helps Define the Scope of Your Work and Prevent