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Choosing the research question

This page gives advice on how to come up with a suitable area to research for your scientific investigation (IA). The key to your Scientific Investigation is the research question. Without a good research question you will be unable to address the internal assessment criteria effectively. The IB states clearly that the formulation of the research question for the Scientific Investigation is the student’s...

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