What is an independent and a dependent variable, and how can you differentiate one from the other? How to identify specific independent and dependent variables of interest within a topic of interest and why select these specific measures (reliability and validity might come into play here, so briefly define and describe these concepts and how they apply). How to formulate a research question that needs some improvement (based on the five characteristics of good research questions) To recap, these five characteristics include: a clearly defined relationship; variables of interest are described; the research can be conducted in a single study; the research question is falsifiable, and it is a worthwhile question. Once you provide a poor or weak research question, provide a stronger new, and improved question, along with a brief analysis as to why this is a better research question to ask. Be sure to detail the five characteristics of a good research question in your response. Finally, conclude with a corresponding null and alternative hypothesis that directly aligns with your new and improved research question. Note that the null hypothesis should state that there is no effect, and the alternative hypothesis should state there is an effect in the direction that you expect.