Donte is writing a research paper about the gray wolf, an endangered species in the United States. Which is the most effective research question?

A strong research question is focused and invites investigation rather than a simple fact or opinion. “How does the decline in numbers of gray wolves affect the ecosystem in the western United States?” connects the species’ endangered status to a specific ecological effect. The question about where wolves live is mainly factual, while the questions about importance and people’s fears are broad or depend on opinions.

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