Research Paper Flashcards
What are the different types of research methodology
Case study/case report Case studies Cohort studies Epidemiologic studies Clinical trials
Which formats are the most rigorous and produce the best quality evidence
Randomize clinical trials
Meta-analysis
Basic versus applied research methodologies
Basic motivated by scientist curiosity in the subject looking for knowledge
Apply to solve some type of society problem goal is to improve the human condition
What is the goal of applied research methodology
To improve the human condition
What is cross-sectional research
Taking this section across the population doing certain length of time
What is longitudinal research
Large number of people and gathering data for a long period of time.
Qualitative data
Descriptive summary a written summary of why certain relationships exist
Quantitative data
Numerical data and statistical analysis
What is a case study/case report
Data that comes from one individual
What is case studies
That are from observations made on several individuals
What is cohort studies
Observational studies with no intervention wear a large group of people are follow over a period of time
What is epidemiologic studies
Data drawn from large population groups based on trends
What is meta-analysis
Takes data from many published studies and summarizes the results
List the steps in scientific method
Research question or problem Hypotheses to be tested Experimental methodology Interpretation of results Conclusion of study Application of results or theory formulation
