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Introduction to REsearch Flashcards

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1st step in scientific method

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2nd step in scientific method

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Background Search

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3rd step in scientific method

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construct a hypothesis

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4th step in Scientific method

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Test hypothesis

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5th step in scientific method

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Analyze data and draw a conclusion

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6th step in scientific method

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report your results and was the hypothesis correct?

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Proper application of the scientific method allows us to

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Answer questions
solve problems
explain phenomena
predict

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placebo

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an insert substance or false drug

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controls

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unchanged variables, a control group

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sample size

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number of research subjects

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replication

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ability to repeat that study and obtain similar results

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12
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randomization

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arbitrarily assigning treatment order or grouping

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double blind

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experiment in which both participant and researchers are unaware of treatment given until after data analysis is completed

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Basic Research

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expands existing knowledge by building upon general knowledge and understand of nature and its laws
typically quantitative and conducted in a laboratory setting

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Applied Research

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seeks to explore and solve problems primarily in a field setting
can be qualitative or quantitative

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what does PICO stand for?

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Population/Patient Intervention Comparison Outcome of interest Timeframe

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Qualities of Good Science

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when a study is completed: conclusions are based on data
findings republished in a peer-reviewed journal
study is able to be replicated

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Qualities of Bad Science

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Recommendations that promise a quick fix
dire warnings of dangers from a single product
claims that sound to good to be true
lists of “good” or “bad” foods

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