understanding research

Question 1

three pillars of evidence based practise

Answer 1

best research evidence
clinical expertise
patient values & preferences

Question 2

hypothesis

Answer 2

an explanation on the basis of evidence as a starting point for further investigation

Question 3

rationale

Answer 3

a set of reasons for a course of action or beliefs

Question 4

primary research

Answer 4

original = you collecting data

Question 5

secondary research

Answer 5

data found from others for you to interpret

Question 6

quantitative data

Answer 6

numerical data
used to find patterns / averages

Question 7

qualitative data

Answer 7

non - numerical data
used to understand concepts / opinions

Question 8

what is a logical fallacy

Answer 8

errors in research that will undermine the logic of an argument

Question 9

anecdote

Answer 9

using personal experience instead of a valid argument

Question 10

appeal to authority

Answer 10

using the opinion of an authority figure instead of a valid argument

Question 11

appeal to nature

Answer 11

making an argument that just because something is natural, it is valid

Question 12

bandwagon

Answer 12

appealing to popularity as an attempted form of validation

Question 13

burden of proof

Answer 13

saying a statement is valid because there is no evidence to disprove it

Question 14

ad hominem

Answer 14

attacking an individuals character rather than the argument being made

Question 15

straw man

Answer 15

misrepresenting someone’s argument to make it easier to discredit