Writing the Manuscript Method Section

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What is the main objective of the session on writing the manuscript method section?

To explain why the method section should be written in future tense

To identify the main components of the method section (correct)

To discuss the language and tense used in the method section

To familiarize students with the quality checklist for the method section

What tense is typically used to explain what will be done and why in the method section?

Future tense (correct)

Present tense

Imperative tense

Past tense

What is a method often compared to in the text?

A theoretical framework

A cooking recipe (correct)

A persuasive argument

A historical narrative

How is the method section usually presented in terms of word count?

Up to 800 words Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the components typically included in the method section?

Statistical analysis, data sources/measurements, and study settings Signup and view all the answers

How can the method section be presented in terms of structure?

As headings and 3 to 4 paragraphs following a specific order Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reporting guidelines for health researchers?

To provide a framework for ethical conduct in research Signup and view all the answers

In a Case Control study, which measure of association is used to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?

Odds Ratio Signup and view all the answers

What type of studies use the measure of association known as Relative Risk (RR)?

Cohort Studies Signup and view all the answers

What do the ICMJE Guidelines provide?

A section by section guide on manuscript preparation Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of reporting guidelines for end-users?

Clarity for readers and doctors in making clinical decisions Signup and view all the answers

What do Confidence Intervals indicate?

The probability that a sample statistic is within a range of values Signup and view all the answers

What type of studies use Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive and Negative Predictive values?

Diagnostic studies Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to start working on a checklist depending upon your study design?

"To find inspiration from good examples" Signup and view all the answers

What do Case Control studies use to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?

Odds Ratio Signup and view all the answers

What type of studies use the measure of association known as Attributable Risk?

Cohort Studies Signup and view all the answers

What do Ethical issues in studies involving human subjects/medical records primarily relate to?

Issues of confidentiality and autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What are Reporting guidelines for health researchers?

Simple, structured tools to aid manuscript writing with minimum lists of information needed Signup and view all the answers

Which section of a research paper should include the key elements of study design early in the paper?

Methods Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

In which tense is the method section typically written and why?

Future tense, to describe what will be done and why Signup and view all the answers

What type of studies typically use measures of association such as Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive and Negative Predictive values?

Case-control studies Signup and view all the answers

What do the ICMJE Guidelines primarily provide for researchers?

Criteria for authorship and manuscript preparation Signup and view all the answers

In the context of research methods, what are Confidence Intervals used for?

To assess the reliability and precision of study findings Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct interpretation of a 95% confidence interval?

The true parameter can be within or outside the calculated interval Signup and view all the answers

In case-control studies, what measure of association is typically used to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?

Odds Ratio Signup and view all the answers

Which measure of association is used in cohort studies to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?

Relative Risk Signup and view all the answers

What do Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive and Negative Predictive values measure in diagnostic studies?

Diagnostic accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary ethical concern related to studies involving human subjects and medical records?

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provides reporting guidelines as simple, structured tools for health researchers?

EQUATOR Network Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reporting guidelines for health researchers?

To standardize reporting of research methods and findings Signup and view all the answers

Which checklist has been developed for qualitative studies?

COREQ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should NOT be considered a study design?

Chart Review Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When calculating the sample size for a research study, what should be taken from the literature and given with references?

Prevalence Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

In descriptive statistics, how are numerical variables like age and lab measurements typically presented?

As Mean + SD Signup and view all the answers

"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 Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main objective of the session on writing the manuscript method section?

What tense is typically used to explain what will be done and why in the method section?

What is a method often compared to in the text?

How is the method section usually presented in terms of word count?

What are some of the components typically included in the method section?

How can the method section be presented in terms of structure?

What is the purpose of reporting guidelines for health researchers?

In a Case Control study, which measure of association is used to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?

What type of studies use the measure of association known as Relative Risk (RR)?

What do the ICMJE Guidelines provide?

What is the benefit of reporting guidelines for end-users?

What do Confidence Intervals indicate?

What type of studies use Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive and Negative Predictive values?

Why is it important to start working on a checklist depending upon your study design?

What do Case Control studies use to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?

What type of studies use the measure of association known as Attributable Risk?

What do Ethical issues in studies involving human subjects/medical records primarily relate to?

What are Reporting guidelines for health researchers?

Which section of a research paper should include the key elements of study design early in the paper?

What is the primary function of the method section in a research manuscript?

How should the method section be structured in terms of word count?

In which tense is the method section typically written and why?

What type of studies typically use measures of association such as Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive and Negative Predictive values?

What do the ICMJE Guidelines primarily provide for researchers?

In the context of research methods, what are Confidence Intervals used for?

What is the correct interpretation of a 95% confidence interval?

In case-control studies, what measure of association is typically used to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?

Which measure of association is used in cohort studies to determine the relationship between a risk factor and disease outcome?

What do Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive and Negative Predictive values measure in diagnostic studies?

What is the primary ethical concern related to studies involving human subjects and medical records?

Which organization provides reporting guidelines as simple, structured tools for health researchers?

What is the purpose of reporting guidelines for health researchers?

Which checklist has been developed for qualitative studies?

Which of the following should NOT be considered a study design?

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?

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?

When calculating the sample size for a research study, what should be taken from the literature and given with references?

If a researcher is conducting a survey study, which of the following should they clearly explain about the questionnaire?

In descriptive statistics, how are numerical variables like age and lab measurements typically presented?

"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?

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