variables/ research question

Outline a research question and hypothesis that interests you, (I selected does physical attractiveness impact sentecing within the legal system?) The writer may change it to something similar on the same topic if necessary. Describe the key variables. How could these variables be operationalized? Are there any ethical issues that arise when studying this topic? Also, be sure to label the independent and dependent variables. When responding to your classmates, suggest other ways that the variables in their research question could be operationally defined. and add references please.