40 Questions
What is the main objective of the session on writing the manuscript method section?
To identify the main components of the method section
What tense is typically used to explain what will be done and why in the method section?
Future tense
What is a method often compared to in the text?
A cooking recipe
How is the method section usually presented in terms of word count?
Up to 800 words
What are some of the components typically included in the method section?
Statistical analysis, data sources/measurements, and study settings
How can the method section be presented in terms of structure?
As headings and 3 to 4 paragraphs following a specific order
What is the purpose of reporting guidelines for health researchers?
To provide a framework for ethical conduct in research
In a Case Control study, which measure of association is used to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?
Odds Ratio
What type of studies use the measure of association known as Relative Risk (RR)?
Cohort Studies
What do the ICMJE Guidelines provide?
A section by section guide on manuscript preparation
What is the benefit of reporting guidelines for end-users?
Clarity for readers and doctors in making clinical decisions
What do Confidence Intervals indicate?
The probability that a sample statistic is within a range of values
What type of studies use Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive and Negative Predictive values?
Diagnostic studies
Why is it important to start working on a checklist depending upon your study design?
"To find inspiration from good examples"
What do Case Control studies use to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?
Odds Ratio
What type of studies use the measure of association known as Attributable Risk?
Cohort Studies
What do Ethical issues in studies involving human subjects/medical records primarily relate to?
Issues of confidentiality and autonomy
What are Reporting guidelines for health researchers?
Simple, structured tools to aid manuscript writing with minimum lists of information needed
Which section of a research paper should include the key elements of study design early in the paper?
Methods
What is the primary function of the method section in a research manuscript?
To describe the steps taken to conduct the study and analyze the data
How should the method section be structured in terms of word count?
It should be concise, typically up to 800 words, but can vary based on study design and type
In which tense is the method section typically written and why?
Future tense, to describe what will be done and why
What type of studies typically use measures of association such as Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive and Negative Predictive values?
Case-control studies
What do the ICMJE Guidelines primarily provide for researchers?
Criteria for authorship and manuscript preparation
In the context of research methods, what are Confidence Intervals used for?
To assess the reliability and precision of study findings
What is the correct interpretation of a 95% confidence interval?
The true parameter can be within or outside the calculated interval
In case-control studies, what measure of association is typically used to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?
Odds Ratio
Which measure of association is used in cohort studies to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?
Relative Risk
What do Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive and Negative Predictive values measure in diagnostic studies?
Diagnostic accuracy
What is the primary ethical concern related to studies involving human subjects and medical records?
Confidentiality
Which organization provides reporting guidelines as simple, structured tools for health researchers?
EQUATOR Network
What is the purpose of reporting guidelines for health researchers?
To standardize reporting of research methods and findings
Which checklist has been developed for qualitative studies?
COREQ
Which of the following should NOT be considered a study design?
Chart Review
In a research study, if the study design involves selecting and following a group of individuals over a period of time, which type of study design is most likely being utilized?
Cohort study
What type of sampling method is likely to be used if the researcher divides the population into subgroups and then takes random samples from each subgroup?
Stratified sampling
When calculating the sample size for a research study, what should be taken from the literature and given with references?
Prevalence
If a researcher is conducting a survey study, which of the following should they clearly explain about the questionnaire?
The scoring criteria and cut off points
In descriptive statistics, how are numerical variables like age and lab measurements typically presented?
As Mean + SD
"Bias occurs when systematic error [is] introduced into sampling or testing by selecting or encouraging one outcome or answer over others." Which feature helps control bias in case-control studies?
Comparability of assessment methods
Learn about the objectives, components, writing techniques, quality checklist, and do’s and don’ts of the method section in a manuscript. Understand the use of future and past tense in explaining what will be done and what was done.
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