The Goldilocks Principle

One undergoes several steps in undertaking a research. One of the very important steps in research is the formulation of a research question. The research question is important because it stands to influence the depth and breadth of the research as well as the design and methodology of the research. The research question has to be appropriate and relevant. In other words, it must be suitable for the researcher, the circumstances, and the resources available among others. The Goldilocks Test is one of the tools which can be used by a researcher to ensure that the research question is well thought through and its not too extreme.
The Goldilocks principle states that something must fall within certain margins, as opposed to reaching extremes. The Goldilocks principle is derived from a children's story "The Three Bears" in which a little girl named Goldilocks finds a house owned by three bears. Each bear has their own preference of food and beds. After testing all three examples of both items, Goldilocks determines that one of them is always too much in one extreme (too hot or too large), one is too much in the opposite extreme (too cold or too small), and one is "just right"
Draft research questions can be subjected to the ‘Goldilocks test in order to ensure that the research could be feasible or and cost effective. In applying the Goldilocks principle to research questions, we need to ask four important questions
Are the requirements of the research question;
1. Too much?
2. Too little?
3. Too involving?
4. Just right and appropriate
If the requirements are too much, it means perhaps the research may need significant funding or assistance and will this be available?
If the research question is too little it means perhaps there may not be sufficient substance in the research. Does the substance of the research make worth pursuing to merit all the time and resources to be expense in carrying it out?
If the research question is too involving, it means