What is the purpose of dissemination in research?
Sharing findings through publication, journals, and conferences.
What must findings pass to become part of knowledge?
Methodological/scientific evaluation
How does qualitative research analyze empirical data?
Through the use of language and analysis of narratives instead of statistics
What are findings in qualitative research often described as?
Rarely definitive and often suggesting the need for further research
Steps of the research process
planning
hypotheses or aims
research design
data collection
organization and presentation of data
data analysis
interpretation and conclusions
Research in health and medical sciences is often focused on identifying effective interventions for what?
preventing or treating health problems
Research in health and medical sciences is often focused on identifying gaps in what?
our knowledge of the causes and consequences of health problems
Research in health and medical sciences is often focused on improving what?
the quality of our practices
What considerations can influence research planning
economic considerations (ex. the availability of resources)
Research planning is reviewed by who?
ethics committees and funding bodies
Why is research planning reviewed?
to make sure it meets ethical and methodological considerations
make sure it asks the right questions
What is the purpose of a literature review in research?
To review previous work and publications relevant to the aims of the intended project
What helps formulate the research question?
The problem of interest plus previous work in the area which shows the gaps in the literature
What is the process of transforming initial ideas into well-planned research projects called?
Research Planning
Research question source depends partly on what
researchers background and experience
Research questions can be influenced by what?
researcher’s health care setting (lab, hospital, etc.)
Research questions sourcing requires extensive what?
library/literature work
What must researchers define when formulating aims or hypotheses?
Observable (empirical) referents and how to measure them
Qualitative vs Quantitative: purpose
Qualitative: answer why
Quantitative: answer how much/many
Qualitative vs Quantitative: data type
Qualitative: observation, symbol, word etc.
Quantitative: number/statistical result
Qualitative vs Quantitative: approach
Qualitative: observe and interpret
Quantitative: measure and test
Qualitative vs Quantitative: analysis
Qualitative: grouping of common data/non-statistical analysis
Quantitative: statistical analysis
What is a non-experimental research strategy?
define population —> select cases to study —> observe
What is an experimental research strategy?
define population —> select sample —> randomize —> treat —> observe/compare
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