Lecture 1 - research HCMT
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What is a hypothesis in research?

  • A researcher's personal belief about the study outcome
  • A precise statement predicting the research findings (correct)
  • A problem in the research field that needs to be addressed
  • A population of people selected for a study

    • What is the main purpose of a research rationale?

  • To identify the research methodology
  • To justify the research study and highlight its relevance (correct)
  • To collect primary data for the research study
  • To analyze the secondary data for the research study

    • What is researcher bias?

  • The influence of participants on the research outcome
  • The researcher's interpretation of findings in a way that suits their hypothesis (correct)
  • The collection of secondary data for a research study
  • The use of primary data for a research study

    • What is the difference between primary and secondary data?

    <p>Primary data is collected by oneself, while secondary data is collected by another researcher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a research hypothesis?

    <p>The more control patients are given in healthcare settings, the better their health outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a literature review?

    <p>To identify the research gap and justify the research study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a gap in knowledge in research?

    <p>A lack of understanding or evidence on a particular topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of statistical evidence in research?

    <p>It provides evidence for the research rationale and gap in knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to identify a problem in the research field?

    <p>To justify the research study and highlight its relevance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between sugar consumption and the rate of diabetes in Qatar?

    <p>There is a positive relationship between sugar consumption and the rate of diabetes in Qatar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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