Sports Science IA Research Question Evaluator
Use the tabs below to generate a new Sports Science IA idea or evaluate your current research question.
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Compare High-Scoring vs. Flawed Sports Science RQs
Below are examples of evaluated RQs from recent Sports Science IAs. Review the strengths and weaknesses to understand the scoring criteria, and feel free to evaluate your own RQ using the form above.
What is the effect of wearing graduated compression tights versus standard cycling shorts on post-exercise perceived muscle soreness (VAS) and peak power output in competitive road cyclists after a 40 km time trial?
Strengths:
Clear comparison between two wearable conditions (compression tights vs cycling shorts).
Weaknesses:
How does forefoot-striking compared with rearfoot-striking alter oxygen consumption (VO2) and running economy at submaximal speeds in recreational long-distance runners?
Strengths:
Clear comparison between forefoot- and rearfoot-striking.
Weaknesses:
What are the effects of Sports Science on society?
Strengths:
One clear line of inquiry is present (a single question).
Weaknesses:
Specify a measurable outcome and a comparison in the wording. For example: "What are the effects of a structured Sports Science training program on VO2max in university-level endurance athletes over 8 weeks?"
What are the effects of Sports Science on society?
Strengths:
The sentence is a single, clear question.
Weaknesses:
Specify measurable outcomes and a linked condition or comparison (e.g., replace with: "What are the effects of a sports science intervention on VO2max in a defined population?").
How to Evaluate Your Research Question
Simply choose your subject and enter your research question. Our evaluator will then analyze your question against the IB requirements and return a report with any issues or improvements you can make. Trained on thousands of IB RQs marked by official IB examiners, our evaluator is able to provide accurate and helpful feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the ideas from Clastify's Research Question Generator?
Yes. Our Research Question Generator was trained on thousands of high-scoring IB exemplars, and the ideas it generates are designed to align with IB criteria so you can develop research questions that meet the standards.
How does the Research Question Generator work?
Select your subject and category (IA or EE), optionally enter a few keywords or interests, then click Generate. The AI returns research question ideas tailored to your subject, which you can refine further with the tweak tools.
Do I need to enter keywords to generate research questions?
No. You can leave the keyword field blank for instant inspiration, or add a few words about your interests to get more targeted ideas.
Are AI-generated research questions original enough for IB coursework?
Generated questions are starting points aligned with IB expectations. Similar research questions appear across cohorts—what matters is that your investigation or essay content is your own work.
How does the Research Question Evaluator work?
The Research Question Evaluator was trained on thousands of research questions marked by IB-certified examiners. It evaluates your research question using the same IB criteria, helping you understand its strengths and areas for improvement.
How many free generations do I get?
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Can generated Sports Science ideas work for an EE?
EE questions should lean on secondary research and critical discussion of studies—not only a school fitness test expanded to EE length.
What makes a strong Sports Science IA research question?
A performance/physiology question with defined metrics, a clear population/sport context, and an ethical participant protocol.
Which keywords improve Sports Science research question generation?
Try combining a sport, a fitness component or training variable, and a test protocol (such as a beep test, vertical jump, or heart-rate recovery).
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