What is the FINER criteria used by this skill?

FINER stands for Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, and Relevant. This framework is used to ensure research questions are high-quality and worth investigating.

Does it support the PICO format?

Absolutely. The skill helps structure questions by identifying the specific Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome for measurable results.

How does this improve the research workflow?

It automates the refinement process, moving from a vague idea to a structured question that considers technical expertise, budget, and ethical considerations.

Can this skill help with grant proposals?

Yes, it is specifically designed to refine research questions to meet the high standards of rigor required for grant submissions and peer-reviewed journals.

Research Question Optimizer

Name: Research Question Optimizer
Author: astoreyai

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Data Science & ML

Formulates and refines high-quality research questions using the scientifically recognized FINER criteria.

About

The research-questions skill empowers researchers and scientists to transform broad inquiries into rigorous, specific, and actionable research questions. By applying the FINER framework—evaluating feasibility, interest, novelty, ethics, and relevance—the skill ensures that study scopes are manageable, ethical, and impactful. It is an essential tool for the initial stages of a project, helping users move from vague concepts to structured PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) formats suitable for grant proposals and peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Key Features

Implements PICO formatting for clinical and scientific inquiry
Assesses study feasibility regarding time, cost, and expertise
Optimizes research scope for grant applications and IRB approval
Applies FINER (Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, Relevant) criteria
Refines broad topics into specific, measurable research objectives
2 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Drafting specific research aims for academic grant proposals
Optimizing clinical study designs by defining clear population and outcome variables
Narrowing down broad dissertation topics into executable studies

About

Key Features

Implements PICO formatting for clinical and scientific inquiry
Assesses study feasibility regarding time, cost, and expertise
Optimizes research scope for grant applications and IRB approval
Applies FINER (Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, Relevant) criteria
Refines broad topics into specific, measurable research objectives
2 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Drafting specific research aims for academic grant proposals
Optimizing clinical study designs by defining clear population and outcome variables
Narrowing down broad dissertation topics into executable studies