10 Questions
What is a hypothesis in research?
A precise statement predicting the research findings
What is the main purpose of a research rationale?
To justify the research study and highlight its relevance
What is researcher bias?
The researcher's interpretation of findings in a way that suits their hypothesis
What is the difference between primary and secondary data?
Primary data is collected by oneself, while secondary data is collected by another researcher
What is an example of a research hypothesis?
The more control patients are given in healthcare settings, the better their health outcomes
What is the main purpose of a literature review?
To identify the research gap and justify the research study
What is a gap in knowledge in research?
A lack of understanding or evidence on a particular topic
What is the significance of statistical evidence in research?
It provides evidence for the research rationale and gap in knowledge
Why is it important to identify a problem in the research field?
To justify the research study and highlight its relevance
What is the relationship between sugar consumption and the rate of diabetes in Qatar?
There is a positive relationship between sugar consumption and the rate of diabetes in Qatar
Study Notes
Research Methods and Process
- Research can be conducted to find the effectiveness of a new service provision, informing policy and practice modifications
- Evaluating service provision involves student satisfaction surveys and course evaluation forms
Historical and Contemporary Research Projects
- James Lind's first clinical research in 1947 led to the discovery of the treatment of scurvy
- The discovery of penicillin and other antibiotics revolutionized medicine, reducing mortality rates due to infectious diseases
- Contemporary research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, drug discovery, and mRNA vaccines
Key Research Concepts
- Demographic data: describes population groups and their characteristics (e.g., race, religion, age, sex, gender)
- Peer-reviewed: articles scrutinized by specialists in the field before publication
- Sample: a group of research participants selected from the target population
- Research question: the problem or issue being explored, which guides the research process
The Research Process
- Define the research problem
- Craft the research question
- Develop aims and objectives
- Determine study design, sampling, data collection, and analysis methods
- Explore ethical considerations
- Data collection and analysis
- Interpretation and report writing
Research Thinking and Questions
- What is happening?
- Is there a systematic effect?
- Why or how is it happening?
- Research questions guide the research process and inform the study design
Steps in Conducting Research
- Identify and define a research problem
- Formulate a hypothesis based on theory, research, or both
- Design the research
- Conduct the research
- Analyze the data
- Interpret the data as it relates to the research question
Core Texts and Key Terms
- Researcher bias: the possibility of a researcher interpreting findings in a way that suits their hypothesis or beliefs
- Research rationale: the key reasons for conducting research, often due to a gap in knowledge or a problem evidenced by statistical data
- Secondary data: data collected by another researcher and published in a source
- Primary data: data collected by the researcher themselves
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