Ch2 Generating Testable Ideas Flashcards
What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
A hypothesis is a testable claim or prediction.
A theory is a broad statement used to account for an existing body of knowledge and also provide unique predictions to extend that body of knowledge.
Why is it important for an idea to be interesting and novel?
An idea should be interesting so that it appeals to an audience so it can be published. An idea should be novel so that it adds or builds upon scientific literature.
What is a literature review?
A literature review is a systematic search for and recording of information discovered from the general body of published scientific knowledge.
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
A primary source is the works, ideas, or observations of the author, where as a secondary source refers to works, ideas ,or observations authored by other researchers.
List the order in which you should read sections of a research article as part of your literature review.
Title abstract introduction and discussion methods and results references
What are five clever strategies for generating new ideas that can help you select a research topic?
Identify flaws identify contradictions identify anomalies consider subtleties think beyond the research
What is a publication bias?
The publication bias is the tendency for editors peer-reviewed journals to preferentially accept articles that show positive results and reject those that show only negative results.
