Category: Research Question Ideas

1. Is there a correlation between commute time and GPA among CCNY students?
2. Did the results of the 2016 General Election affect voter turnout in the 2017 Primary Election among CCNY students?
3. Has interest in the political science major at CCNY increased after the 2016 election cycle?

1.What is the effect of changing a bluegill sunfish’s environment on its coloration?

2. What are the long term effects of consumption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

3. What are the effects of probiotics on a child’s growth?

1.  What is the effect of geographic location on one’s perception of climate change in the United States?
2. How do rising global temperatures affect the echolocation abilities of bats?
3. Does skipping breakfast lead to weight gain for adolescents?

1. What kind of bait works best to catch New York City fish? (worms, corn, garbage, etc.)
2. Do CCNY students want the Marshak pool to be open?  How many would actually use it if it were open?
3. Do patrons of New York City zoos feel that they do a good job of educating people about conservation?

1. How does competition affect one’s performance of a task?
2. How does a student’s major affect their reaction time, as measured by the Stroop effect test?
3. How does the amount of water given to a radish seed affect its growth rate?

1. How does the amount of sleep a college student receive affect their performance in school?
2. How does the location (disturbed vs. not disturbed) affect herb distribution and herb type?
3. Has  recent climate changes affected the type of plants located in NYC parks?

1. Does socioeconomic status play an important role in  voter turnout in during 2017 NYC primary mayoral election?
2.  Does eating breakfast in the morning affect a student’s attentiveness in class?
3. Does the new common core curriculum help middle and high school students learn more and perform better on international standard testing?

1. What is the effect of the invasive species of the Norway Maple on the populations of natural herb species?
2. What is the effect that human settlement has had on the native species of sandplain gerardia in the Greater New York City Area?
3. Which species of trees is the most effective at indicating the history of the surrounding area?

The Effect of Activated Charcoal on the Appearance of Teeth.

Does the consumption of nuts and dates affect energy levels throughout the day? (Based on an article that suggested eating nuts and dates will  and my dad’s recommendations)

The Effects of Tea Tree Oil on the Appearance of Skin.