For midterm Flashcards
using scientific procedures by searching again and again to find out the truth
Investigation
is the continual search for truth using the scientific method
research
it is the pursuit of the truth with the help of study, investigation, observation, comparison and or experimentation
Research
means to discuss
Dissertation
it is an academic activity laid down by the university for the partial fulfilment of MSD degree
dissertation
it is an exercise to train a PG student to plan execute, evaluate write and report a scientific project
Dissertation
it is an indepth study of a particular topic which contributes new information and knowledge in the field
Disseration
a formal often lengthy treatise or discourse expecially one written by a candidate for a masters degree
Dissertation
it is a pre-requisite or academic activity for acquiring a masters degree or doctorial
Dissertation
to find out the truth which is hidden and which has not been discovered yet
Dissertation
to contribute new knowledge to the existing one as the scientific knowledge develops in increments
dissertation
as a profession to conduct research in various aspects
dissertation
to solve an existing health problem
Dissertation
for thrill and enjoyment of discovering a new fact
dissertation
Categories of research
empirical research and theoretical research
Basic research and Applied Research
Types of empirical research.
Observational research
Experimental Research
it is usually considered to involve the search for knowledge without a defined goal of utility or specific purpose
Basic or pure research
It is problem oriented and is directed towards a defined and purposeful end
Applied Research
methods/techniques that are used for conducting research are termed as ?
research methods or research techniques
3 groups of research methods
Collection of data
Statistical Techniques
Methods which are used to evaluate
procedural steps in research
Identify Problem
Literature Review
Plan research design
Determining sample size
write protocol
Ethical Committee approval
Pilot study and main study
Presentation & analysis of results
Hypothesis testing
Generalisation, interpretation
Report writing
Publication
Selection of problem for investigation
Identify Problem
Selection of problem for investigation
further exploration
inexperienced seek opinion
Senior
Constructing
essential starting point
Modern electronic research
Review literature
Abstract collection held on CD ROMS
Review literature
Medline and psyclit database
Review literature
Role of systemic review grown recently
Review Literature
is the core of a research design and is probably the single most important decision
Selection of research strategy
example of research strategy
Descriptive
analytical
experimental study
