Modifying Research Questions (In Class 2/7/13)

Below are two less complex questions that I have revised:

Is there any pattern to occurrence of earthquakes?

• Research the occurrence of earthquakes over the past 25 years and describe any patterns that have developed.
• How has the occurence of earthquakes changed over the years? 

Is the death penalty effective and moral?

• What are the moral implications of the death penalty?  How effective is it in deterring crime?
• Since the death penalty is an effective deterrent to crime, why are there moral implications?