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Where do research topics usually come from in the health sciences?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following best describes the process of inquiry in a personal inquiry project?
What is the role of reading existing literature in the identification of knowledge gaps in research?
What is the role of reading existing literature in the identification of knowledge gaps in research?
What is the purpose of defining a research problem?
What is the purpose of defining a research problem?
What can researchers do to identify a research problem in practical research?
What can researchers do to identify a research problem in practical research?
What should a problem statement in academic research include?
What should a problem statement in academic research include?
What is a key characteristic of a good research question?
What is a key characteristic of a good research question?
What does responsible conduct of research (RCR) encompass?
What does responsible conduct of research (RCR) encompass?
What are the criteria established by ICMJE for coauthorship in the health sciences?
What are the criteria established by ICMJE for coauthorship in the health sciences?
What does it mean for a research project to make a unique contribution to the health science literature?
What does it mean for a research project to make a unique contribution to the health science literature?
Which author is usually responsible for most of the writing in a research paper?
Which author is usually responsible for most of the writing in a research paper?
When should decisions about authorship be made in the research process?
When should decisions about authorship be made in the research process?
What are the five criteria for evaluating a research topic?
What are the five criteria for evaluating a research topic?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research question?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research question?
What is the purpose of a research question?
What is the purpose of a research question?
Why should a research question be complex and arguable?
Why should a research question be complex and arguable?
What should a research question be based on?
What should a research question be based on?
