Lecture 3

Question 1

What are the 2 different types of Literature reviews? Define them.

Answer 1

1. Systematic review: focuses on a research question that tries to identify, appraise, select, and synthesize all current high quality research relevant to that question. 2. Scoping reviews: gives a general overview of the current literature based on our question of interest

Question 2

What is the key difference between a systematic review and a scoping review?

Answer 2

systematic reviews have a rigorous process of selection and quality, where as scoping reviews are more exploratory and don’t access the quality of studies

Question 3

What are the 3 main things a research question should address?

Answer 3

1. population of interest 2. Intervention/Exposure 3. Outcomes

Question 4

What are the core principles for conduct of research?

Answer 4

1. respect for persons 2. Concern for welfare 3. Justice

Question 5

What is the guiding document for all research involving humans in Canada?

Answer 5

The Tri-council Policy Statement: Ethical conduct for research involving humans