lesson 1

Question 1

define research

Answer 1

systemic collection, analysis and interpretation of data to answer or solve a problem

Question 2

what are the types of research questions

Answer 2

intervention
diagnosis
aetiology
prognosis
descriptive

Question 3

what are the kinds of classifications of study design

Answer 3

according to data
according to objective
according to methods

Question 4

what are the basic steps in making a research study

Answer 4

identification of problem and cope

planning of research plan (methods)

implementation of research plan (gathering of data)

dissemination of research

Question 5

what does intervention answer

Answer 5

answers if a factor decreases the symptoms of patients

are icepacks effective to decrease pain in ankle sprain

Question 6

what does diagnosis answer

Answer 6

answers if a tool is valid and reliable

does the FRT effectively assess balance problems w stroke pt’s

Question 7

what does aetiology answer

Answer 7

answers if a factor is associated in developing a symptom

does sedentary lifestyle lead to obesity

Question 8

what does prognosis answer

Answer 8

answers if an existing factor is associated w recovery of an existing disease

does family support help in stroke recovery

Question 9

what does descriptive answer

Answer 9

answers prevalence of disease