Module 1: Introduction to Research

Question 1

it is the systematic, controlled, empirical and critical investigation of natural phenomena that is guided by theory and hypothesis about the presumed relations among such phenomena

Answer 1

Research

Question 2

it is defined as the multiple, systematic strategies to generate knowledge about human behavior, experience and environment

Answer 2

Research

Question 3

What are the 4 criteria of Research

Answer 3

• Logical
• Understandable
• Confirmable
• Useful

Question 4

what is the heart of a research

Answer 4

methodology

Question 5

What does the occupational science study

Answer 5

Form
Function
Meaning

Question 6

What does Experimental-type design mean

Answer 6

It is trial and error research to identify the cause and effect

Question 7

What does Naturalistic Inquiry mean

Answer 7

a wide range research that focus on understanding and interpreting human experience within the context where experience occurs

Question 8

What are the three thought and action processes of research

Answer 8

Inductive
Abductive
Deductive

Question 9

means that there are no priori acceptance of truth “exists”

Answer 9

Inductive/Abductive

Question 10

Inductive = theory is \_\_\_\_\_
Deductive = theory is \_\_\_\_

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Developed

Tested

Question 11

Inductive = perspective is \_\_\_\_
Deductive = perspective is \_\_\_

Answer 11

Holistic

Atomistic

Question 12

Inductive or Deductive?

Concepts are developed based on repetition of patterns

Answer 12

Inductive

Question 13

Inductive or Deductive?

Concepts are tested based on application to discrete phenomena

Answer 13

Deductive

Question 14

Ind/Ded?

Alternative conclusions can be drawn from data

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Inductive

Question 15

Ind/Ded?

One set of conclusions is accepted as true

Answer 15

Deductive

Question 16

specific to general idea

Answer 16

Inductive

Question 17

general to specific idea

Answer 17

Deductive

Question 18

It explains the phenomena addressed in practice and provides a rationale for practice

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Theory

Question 19

where you generate clinical practices addressed by theory and research

Answer 19

Practice

Question 20

What are the 2 research methods

Answer 20

Quali

Quanti

Question 21

What are the research designs? (7)

Answer 21

-Experimental
-Quasi-experimental
Single subject design
-field studies
-naturalistic observation
-surveys
psychometric studies

Question 22

3 research purposes

Answer 22

• basic
• Applied
• Transformative

Question 23

Research purpose that emphasizes the importance of value-free science
purpose is to inform practice, laws and policies

Answer 23

basic

Question 24

Research purpose that seeks to solve practical problem

*Clinical

Answer 24

Applied

Question 25

Research purpose that is designed to bring about change in some practical situations - done to enable groups who are marginalized and oppressed * Action researches

Answer 25

Transformative

Question 26

Research method that aims to discover natural laws that enables prediction or control of events

Answer 26

Quanti

Question 27

research method that aims to understand social life and describe how people construct social meaning

Answer 27

Quali

Question 28

What are the 8 steps of research process based on kielhofner

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1. Review literature 2. Identify research question 3. Design the study 4. Write the Research plan/proposal 5. Obtain ethical approval 6. Implement study and collect data 7. Interpret data 8. Disseminate findings

Question 29

What are the 5 steps of research process based on Portney & Watkins

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1. Identify research question 2. Design the study 3. Methods 4. Data Analysis 5. Communication

Question 30

What are the four research roles

Answer 30

producer collaborator consumer advocate

Question 31

Research role where you are doer of research - can be academic, practitioners, researchers/students - leads investigations and develop team - generates published papers, conferences, presentations and books

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Research producer

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role where you become the subjects/participant - you refer and screen clients for studies - collects data and implement services - serves on the advisory board of a research grant - role where you help investigators negotiate the politics and administrative process of research

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Research collaborator

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Role where you apply the research into practice you are part of being a reflective practitioner -role where you are able to critically appraise an article

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Research consumer

Question 34

role where you provide momentum and support for research - you are involved in an association - policymakers/legislator - donates money and encourages colleague involved in the research - responding to agency invitations to comment on research priorities

Answer 34

Research Advocates