What is a 'Modal Research Question' in this skill?

A modal research question is the most predictable or obvious inquiry for a given topic. This skill identifies them to help you move toward more differentiated and innovative research directions.

How does the T-Score (Typicality Score) work?

The T-Score measures how common a research question is. Scores above 0.8 are considered 'modal' and should be avoided for high-tier journals, while scores below 0.3 represent highly innovative, paradigm-shifting approaches.

Can I use this for my thesis or dissertation?

Absolutely. The skill is designed to help students and researchers clarify scope, establish theoretical gaps, and ensure their research questions are feasible and testable.

Does this support both qualitative and quantitative research?

Yes, it uses the PICO(S) framework for quantitative, explanatory studies and the SPIDER framework for qualitative and exploratory research designs.

Academic Research Question Architect

Name: Academic Research Question Architect
Author: HosungYou

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Learning & Documentation

Transforms vague research ideas into differentiated, high-impact research questions using structured academic frameworks and typicality analysis.

This skill serves as a specialized agent for researchers and academics, utilizing the VS-Research 3-phase process to move beyond predictable or 'modal' research questions. By calculating Typicality Scores (T-Scores), it helps users identify obvious paths to avoid and instead proposes innovative, specific, and testable research questions. It automatically structures outputs using established frameworks like PICO(S) for quantitative studies and SPIDER for qualitative research, ensuring that every refined question includes operational definitions, feasibility assessments, and clear theoretical contributions.

Key Features

01VS-Research 3-Phase Process to identify and avoid predictable 'modal' questions

02Integrated creativity mechanisms including Forced Analogy and Semantic Distance

03Typicality Score (T-Score) assessment to measure research novelty and innovation

04Automated PICO(S) and SPIDER framework structuring for rigorous study design

05Feasibility and ethical constraint assessment for proposed research questions

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Use Cases

01Drafting the foundational research questions and variables for grant proposals or preregistrations

02Evaluating the academic novelty of a thesis or dissertation topic to ensure a unique contribution

03Refining a broad interest like 'AI in Education' into a specific, publishable research question

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add hosungyou/diverga a1

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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