Sample Answer

Question 1:

My research question is: Does the implementation of a structured mentorship program, paired with flexible scheduling options, significantly improve the perceived work-life balance of new teachers within their first two years of employment at our school, compared to new teachers receiving standard onboarding?

Question 2:

The method I would choose to study this question is quasi-experimental. This is because while I aim to compare two groups of new teachers, randomly assigning them to different support conditions might not be ethically or practically feasible within a real-world school setting. The “treatment” group would be the new teachers who receive the structured mentorship program and access to flexible scheduling options (where possible within school operational needs).