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What is the requirement for attendance in the course?
What is the requirement for attendance in the course?
- 80% attendance is required (correct)
- 85% attendance is required
- 70% attendance is required
- 75% attendance is required
Which of the following assessment tasks occurs in Week 4?
Which of the following assessment tasks occurs in Week 4?
- Research paper topic proposal submission
- Individual research paper review
- In-tutorial quiz covering weeks 1-3 material (correct)
- Group presentation of research paper
Who should be contacted for discussing issues regarding the course?
Who should be contacted for discussing issues regarding the course?
- Course convenor (correct)
- Course administrator
- Workshop leader
- Peer mentor
What is a recommended strategy for engaging with research papers?
What is a recommended strategy for engaging with research papers?
When is the deadline for the individual research paper review?
When is the deadline for the individual research paper review?
What reasoning approach does Detective Sherlock Holmes primarily use when solving crimes?
What reasoning approach does Detective Sherlock Holmes primarily use when solving crimes?
What is a common shortcoming of Inspector Lindley's use of deductive reasoning?
What is a common shortcoming of Inspector Lindley's use of deductive reasoning?
Which of the following best describes the process of deductive reasoning?
Which of the following best describes the process of deductive reasoning?
Which step is NOT part of the literature search process?
Which step is NOT part of the literature search process?
What is a critical aspect of writing the literature review body?
What is a critical aspect of writing the literature review body?
Which of the following statements best reflects the purpose of schema theory developed by Schmidt?
Which of the following statements best reflects the purpose of schema theory developed by Schmidt?
What function do Boolean operators serve in a literature search?
What function do Boolean operators serve in a literature search?
How should the summary and conclusions of a literature review be structured?
How should the summary and conclusions of a literature review be structured?
What is a key characteristic of a well-structured title for a research study?
What is a key characteristic of a well-structured title for a research study?
What is the main aim of the background and justification section in research?
What is the main aim of the background and justification section in research?
How should a researcher approach writing an introduction?
How should a researcher approach writing an introduction?
What is a specific requirement of the research purpose statement?
What is a specific requirement of the research purpose statement?
Which of the following is NOT necessary when crafting a persuasive background for research?
Which of the following is NOT necessary when crafting a persuasive background for research?
What is the consequence of presenting a poorly constructed title?
What is the consequence of presenting a poorly constructed title?
Which aspect is emphasized in the recommended approach for writing the background?
Which aspect is emphasized in the recommended approach for writing the background?
What is often the first step in constructing the introduction of a research article?
What is often the first step in constructing the introduction of a research article?
Which step involves defining and delimiting the research problem?
Which step involves defining and delimiting the research problem?
What type of research is characterized by establishing cause and effect relationships?
What type of research is characterized by establishing cause and effect relationships?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?
In normal science, what primarily guides research and discoveries?
In normal science, what primarily guides research and discoveries?
Which type of research involves the use of interviews and questionnaires?
Which type of research involves the use of interviews and questionnaires?
What is a key characteristic of paradigm shifts in research?
What is a key characteristic of paradigm shifts in research?
Which of the following research types is primarily concerned with public health issues?
Which of the following research types is primarily concerned with public health issues?
What constitutes a challenge to normal science?
What constitutes a challenge to normal science?
What is a characteristic of research that involves making decisions based on data?
What is a characteristic of research that involves making decisions based on data?
Which level of research is primarily focused on providing immediate solutions in a real-world setting?
Which level of research is primarily focused on providing immediate solutions in a real-world setting?
Which of the following is NOT part of the systematic nature of research?
Which of the following is NOT part of the systematic nature of research?
Ecological validity refers to which aspect of the research process?
Ecological validity refers to which aspect of the research process?
What is the first step in beginning the research process according to the outlined approach?
What is the first step in beginning the research process according to the outlined approach?
Which research characteristic emphasizes the need for actions to be recorded for evaluation?
Which research characteristic emphasizes the need for actions to be recorded for evaluation?
In the characteristics of research, what does the term 'reductive' refer to?
In the characteristics of research, what does the term 'reductive' refer to?
What should a practitioner focus on according to best reading practices for research?
What should a practitioner focus on according to best reading practices for research?
Study Notes
Course Overview
- Course Title: Appraising and Applying Evidence for Allied Health Practice (PHCM2100)
- Course Convenor: Dr. Martin R Lindley
- Email: [email protected]
- Mandatory attendance: 80% required to complete the course
Weekly Structure
- Online lectures split into two 20-minute video/audio presentations.
- Weekly reading tasks assigned for tutorial discussions.
Research Article Structure
- Importance of choosing an engaging title that is succinct, informative, and easily indexed.
- Introduction should:
- Provide background and justification for the study.
- Clearly state the research purpose and hypothesis.
- Operationally define terms and basic assumptions.
Writing an Introduction
- Read and understand relevant literature before crafting the introduction.
- Omit technical jargon to ensure clarity.
- Develop a compelling narrative that leads readers to the research purpose.
Research Purpose
- Purpose statement should concisely describe the problem being addressed.
- Example focus area: Effects of maintaining motor skills on physical fitness across the lifespan.
Reasoning in Research
- Inductive reasoning involves forming hypotheses based on observations, as demonstrated by Sherlock Holmes.
- Deductive reasoning begins with a theory to prove or test, exemplified by Detective Inspector Lindley.
Literature Review Process
- Steps to conduct a literature search include:
- Writing a problem statement to guide research direction.
- Utilizing secondary sources like textbooks and review articles.
- Performing computer-aided searches using multiple databases.
Writing the Literature Review
- Structure includes:
- Introduction outlining purpose and organization.
- Body organized by topics, identifying critical studies.
- Summary and conclusions with implications and future recommendations.
Research Characteristics
- Systematic: Methodical planning and evaluation of data relationships.
- Empirical: Decisions driven by data collected.
- Replicable: Detailed records of actions taken during research.
Types of Research
- Basic Research: Theory-driven, laboratory-based investigation.
- Applied Research: Aims at immediate solutions in real-world settings.
- Experimental Research: Establishes cause-and-effect relationships.
- Qualitative Research: Focuses on interpretivist methodologies.
The Scientific Method
- Key steps in research include:
- Defining and delimiting the problem.
- Formulating hypotheses to explore.
- Collecting and analyzing relevant data.
Engagement Strategies
- Encourage critical reading of research articles—focus on abstracts and main findings.
- Approach papers with a mindset of evaluation and critique to strengthen understanding.
Course Assessment
- Week 4: In-tutorial quiz covering weeks 1-3.
- Week 7: Submission of individual research paper review.
- Week 10: In-tutorial quiz covering weeks 4-9.
- Week 11: Group presentation of a research paper.
Contact for Issues
- Students are encouraged to contact the course convenor for any course-related concerns, clearly stating PHCM2100 in the subject line.
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Description
This quiz covers the key elements discussed in Week 2 of PHCM2100, focusing on how to present a research problem. Topics include choosing a title, writing the introduction, stating the research purpose, and defining terms, along with assumptions and limitations of a study.
