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What is the key difference between search and research?
What is the key difference between search and research?
What is the motivation for research according to the secret development formula?
What is the motivation for research according to the secret development formula?
What is required to have a passion for scientific research?
What is required to have a passion for scientific research?
What are the characteristics of a good researcher?
What are the characteristics of a good researcher?
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What is the primary goal of scientific research?
What is the primary goal of scientific research?
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What is the primary purpose of a review article?
What is the primary purpose of a review article?
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What type of research involves the manipulation of variables to test a hypothesis?
What type of research involves the manipulation of variables to test a hypothesis?
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What is the correct order of steps in writing a research article?
What is the correct order of steps in writing a research article?
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What is the purpose of filteration in the research article writing process?
What is the purpose of filteration in the research article writing process?
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What type of research study involves observing a group of people over a long period of time?
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Study Notes
Scientific Research and Its Importance
- Scientific research is the process of discovering something new by answering a question or solving a problem, using methodology, critical thinking, accuracy, and evidence.
Search vs Research
- Search: finding an easy answer to a question by searching the web.
- Research: finding a relevant answer to a question by trying different search terms, analyzing data, and using critical thinking.
Motivation to Research
- Development leads to prosperity, welfare, power, and civilization.
- Historical significance: research contributes to the growth of knowledge.
- Career development: research skills can be learned and improved, leading to a successful career.
- Student benefits: learning research skills early on can open up new opportunities and make it easier to achieve goals.
Research as a Passion
- Passion involves loving, being good at, needing, and getting paid for research.
- Research can be pursued in various fields, including:
- Academy (universities or research centers)
- R&D (company-based product development and problem-solving)
- R2E (scientific research, business model canvas, fundraising, minimum viable product, and investment)
Researcher vs Scientist
- Researcher: conducts research, gathers data, and analyzes results.
- Scientist: applies scientific knowledge to develop theories, principles, and laws.
Characteristics of a Good Researcher
- Good reader: able to read and comprehend research materials.
- Good thinker: able to analyze data and think critically.
- Creative: able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions.
- Humble: willing to learn from others and acknowledge limitations.
- Patient: able to persevere through the research process, even when faced with challenges.
Research Options
- Research options include review articles, research projects, and secondary research
Research Projects
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Primary research projects, also known as "original papers", involve:
- Observation
- Cross-sectional studies (medical studies)
- Case-control studies
- Case reports
- Cohort studies
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Experimental research projects involve:
- Lab work
- Clinical trials
Hypothesis and Secondary Research
- Hypothesis is a crucial aspect of research
- Secondary research includes:
- Narrative review
- Systematic review
- Meta-analysis
Writing a Review Article
- Why write a review article?
- To lock in Higher Rankings (HR) and have more time for research
- To gain more knowledge and become a good writer and generator of ideas
- For publication
How to Write a Review Article
- The 15-step process to write a review article:
- Point: Identify the topic
- Team: Assemble a team of researchers
- Data collection: Gather relevant data
- Filteration: Filter out irrelevant data
- Classification: Organize data into categories
- Outlines: Create an outline for the article
- Enhancement: Enhance the content with additional information
- Reading: Conduct thorough reading and research
- Story: Develop a narrative for the article
- Writing: Start writing the article
- First draft: Complete the first draft
- Designs: Create designs and graphics for the article
- Reviewing: Review and revise the article
- Final draft: Finalize the draft
- Publication: Publish the article
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Description
Learn about the importance of scientific research, the differences between searching and researching, and the motivations behind it. Discover the process of scientific inquiry and its significance.
