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+name: research-questions
+description: "Formulate research questions using FINER criteria (Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, Relevant). Use when: (1) Starting new research projects, (2) Refining study scope, (3) Grant proposal development, (4) Ensuring research question quality."
+allowed-tools: Read, Write
+version: 1.0.0
+---
+
+# Research Question Formulation Skill
+
+## Purpose
+Develop high-quality research questions using FINER criteria.
+
+## FINER Criteria
+
+**F - Feasible**
+- Adequate participants available
+- Sufficient technical expertise
+- Affordable in time and money
+- Manageable in scope
+
+**I - Interesting**
+- Interesting to investigator and community
+- Relevant to scientific knowledge
+- Relevant to clinical/policy importance
+
+**N - Novel**
+- Confirms/refutes previous findings
+- Extends previous findings
+- Provides new findings
+
+**E - Ethical**
+- IRB approvable
+- Benefits outweigh risks
+- Equipoise exists
+
+**R - Relevant**
+- Advances scientific knowledge
+- Influences clinical practice or policy
+- Informs future research
+
+## Examples
+
+**Poor Question:**
+"Does stress affect health?"
+- Too broad, not specific
+
+**Better Question:**
+"Does chronic work-related stress increase cardiovascular disease risk in middle-aged adults?"
+- Specific population, exposure, outcome
+
+**Best Question:**
+"Among adults aged 40-60 with high job strain (Karasek Job Content Questionnaire score >24), does a 12-week mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention reduce systolic blood pressure compared to usual care?"
+- PICO format: Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome
+- Measurable variables
+- Specific timeframe
+
+---
+**Version:** 1.0.0