13 Questions
What is the significance of a research question?
It identifies a gap in existing knowledge and guides the methodology
What are the criteria for a good research question at a practical level?
Timeliness, feasibility, and expert support
How can a broad area of research interest be developed into a research question?
By dissecting it into sub-areas and then choosing one of the sub-areas as the research question
Why is it important for a research question to have relevance?
To set it in the context of existing theory
What is the purpose of dissecting the broad research area into sub-areas?
To brainstorm ideas for research questions
Why should a strong research question always pass the 'so what' test?
To ensure the research is likely to produce new data and concepts
What is one of the sources of research questions mentioned in the text?
Interesting or unusual cases
Why is access to physical activity resources relevant to the concrete research area?
To frame strategies for the research area
What is a characteristic of a mixed methods Quasi-Experimental Design?
Lacks full control of an experimental design
Which type of study involves a retrospective comparison of variables by matching a group of cases with a group of controls?
Cohort study
In a Quasi-Experimental Design, what feature may be lacking or restricted when compared to an Experimental Design?
High degree of control with separate control group
What distinguishes Interrupted time-series from Cohort study and Single case design in Quasi-Experimental Designs?
It involves baseline, intervention/control, and post-test
What distinguishes the recent reviews mentioned in the text from the examples of Quasi-Experimental Designs?
They focus on evaluating the incidence and prevalence of specific injuries
Learn about the process of generating different types of research questions and how to identify and orally present initial ideas for research compatible with the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science's research strategy.
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