Question

What makes a science research project worth funding? In this lesson, you will decide by using criteria – a set of standards used for evaluation. For example, one criterion could be “The project will try to discover something new about nature.”

Answer 1

Criteria of a science research project worth funding:

1. Contribution to the body of research- to what degree the research topic is innovative and original to the body of research, and not merely a replication or a modification of other studies.

2. Cost-effective- to what degree the study is practical and worthwhile, and can provide optimum results.

3. Relevance to the needs and problems of society- to what degree the research can provide solutions, and can make the people’s lives better and more efficient.