10 Questions
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?
Qualitative data is text-based, while quantitative data is numeric.
What is the purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) in research?
To ensure that research participants' rights are protected and that the research is ethically acceptable.
What does an independent variable represent in a study?
The variable manipulated or controlled by the researcher, representing the 'cause' being investigated.
How can mixed methods research be defined?
A research method blending both quantitative and qualitative data to test hypotheses and answer research questions.
What is the purpose of a purpose statement in a research study?
To indicate the general aim or reason for undertaking the study
In qualitative studies, what is the main focus when writing the purpose statement?
Participants, location, and major issue
What should research objectives follow in a research study?
Research aim
What is the PICOT approach used for in framing a research question?
Specifying the target population and key outcomes
What does a good research question help to achieve?
A narrow focus on specific aspects of the study
What does SMART rule stand for in relation to research objectives?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
Study Notes
Research Basics
- Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data: Qualitative data is non-numerical and focuses on words, meanings, and interpretations, while quantitative data is numerical and focuses on numbers and statistics.
Ethics in Research
- Institutional Review Board (IRB): A committee that reviews and approves research proposals to ensure they meet ethical standards, protecting human subjects from harm.
Study Design
- Independent Variable: The variable that is intentionally changed or manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.
Research Methods
- Mixed Methods Research: A methodology that combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to study a research problem.
Research Purpose
- Purpose Statement: A concise statement that clearly defines the research problem, significance, and goals, providing direction for the study.
- Qualitative Purpose Statement: Focuses on exploring, discovering, or understanding a phenomenon, often using open-ended questions.
Research Objectives
- Research Objectives: Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that guide the research study.
- SMART Rule: An acronym that ensures research objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Research Question
- PICOT Approach: A framework for framing a research question, focusing on Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time.
- Good Research Question: Helps to clarify the research problem, guides the methodology, and ensures the study's relevance and significance.
This quiz covers the concepts of quantitative and qualitative data, as well as the methodologies used in research. It includes questions about the differences between quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as their applications in systematic investigation.
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