Question and Explore
Why is feasibility an important consideration when selecting a research topic for AP Research?
To ensure the topic is popular and will impress the graders.
To make sure the research can be realistically completed within the given timeframe and with available resources.
To guarantee that the research will lead to groundbreaking discoveries.
To avoid choosing a topic that has already been extensively researched.
A student proposes a research project that involves collecting data from every high school student in the United States. What is the most significant feasibility concern with this project?
The topic is not relevant to current social issues.
The student lacks the expertise to analyze such a large dataset.
The project is likely too broad and time-consuming to be completed within the given timeframe.
The research question is not specific enough.
A student is researching the impact of social media on political discourse. Which of the following sources would likely be the MOST credible for this topic?
A personal blog post by a political activist.
A peer-reviewed article in a communication studies journal.
A news article from a partisan media outlet.
A Wikipedia article on social media.
What is the primary purpose of conducting 'little-r research' in the AP Research process?
To generate new data through original experiments.
To identify existing research and potential gaps in the body of knowledge.
To fulfill the minimum source requirement for the research paper.
To practice research skills before conducting the main study.
A student is designing a research project. Which approach aligns better with AP Research than AP Seminar?
Conducting a meta-analysis of existing literature on climate change.
Creating a documentary film based on historical archives.
Performing a survey to collect original data on student opinions about a new school policy.
Writing a persuasive essay arguing for education reform based on existing research.
A student is interested in researching the effects of video games. Which of the following represents a potential research gap within this broad topic?
The history of video game development.
The impact of violent video games on aggression in teenagers from single-parent homes.
The overall popularity of different video game genres.
A summary of existing research on video game addiction.
Why is it important to use credible sources from experts in your specific niche when conducting AP Research?
To avoid plagiarism.
To demonstrate a broad understanding of the discipline.
To ensure that the information used is accurate, reliable, and relevant to the research question.
To fulfill the minimum source requirement for the research paper.

How are we doing?
Give us your feedback and let us know how we can improve
What is 'little-r research' in the context of AP Research?
Conducting original experiments in a laboratory setting.
Using databases and other resources to find existing work and identify gaps.
Publishing research findings in a peer-reviewed journal.
Presenting research at a national conference.
Which of the following statements best describes the primary focus of AP Research?
Analyzing existing evidence to form an argument.
Generating new data through original research.
Replicating established studies to confirm findings.
Summarizing existing research on a chosen topic.
What is the main goal of AP Seminar?
To conduct original experiments.
To analyze existing evidence and form arguments.
To create new artistic works.
To develop innovative technologies.