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Where do research topics usually come from in the health sciences?

Personal experiences

Formal and informal reading

Observations during practice

All of the above (correct)

What is the first step in identifying a research topic?

Find a mentor

Choose a research area and brainstorm for research topics (correct)

Refine the research question

Perform a literature review

What is the difference between research aim and objectives?

There is no difference

Research aim is specific, objectives are general

Research aim is general, objectives are specific (correct)

Research aim and objectives are the same thing

Which of the following best describes the process of inquiry in a personal inquiry project?

Searching the internet for information and generating possible answers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of reading existing literature in the identification of knowledge gaps in research?

To outline gaps in research Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of defining a research problem?

To have a clear purpose and justification for the research Signup and view all the answers

What can researchers do to identify a research problem in practical research?

Identify problems with treatment, performance, or efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What should a problem statement in academic research include?

A summary of the research problem Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a good research question?

Identifying exactly what a researcher wants to answer Signup and view all the answers

What does responsible conduct of research (RCR) encompass?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria established by ICMJE for coauthorship in the health sciences?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a research project to make a unique contribution to the health science literature?

It fills gaps in the literature Signup and view all the answers

Which author is usually responsible for most of the writing in a research paper?

The first author Signup and view all the answers

When should decisions about authorship be made in the research process?

As early as possible in the research process Signup and view all the answers

What are the five criteria for evaluating a research topic?

Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, Relevant Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research question?

Based on value judgements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a research question?

To narrow down a general enquiry Signup and view all the answers

Why should a research question be complex and arguable?

To allow for robust investigation and discussion Signup and view all the answers

What should a research question be based on?

Initial reading around the research topic Signup and view all the answers

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