Week 1 Flashcards
Introduction to Research Methods
What is research?
The systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to answer a certain question or solve a problem
What is the starting point for any health research?
A clear statement of the health issue, framed as a research question or hypothesis (e.g., “If…then…”).
What is essential for the planning phase of health research?
Clear objectives and a structured plan to avoid aimless searching for solutions.
How does health research relate to existing data?
It builds on both positive and negative findings from existing data to guide new research.
What is required when collecting new data in health research?
New data must be systematically collected and analyzed to address the identified research questions.
What is the relationship between research and inference?
Research involves evidence-supported inference, where conclusions about a population are drawn based on observations from a sample.
What are the key stages in the research process?
Identifying the problem/issue
Reviewing relevant literature
Developing research questions, objectives, and/or hypotheses
Choosing the study design
Choosing the sampling procedure
Collecting data
Processing and analyzing data
Writing the report
What role does health research play in promoting health and treating diseases?
Health research is essential for promoting health and treating diseases by generating new knowledge and developing effective tools.
How does health research help in the use of existing knowledge?
Research helps create new knowledge and develop proper tools for the application of existing knowledge in health care.
In addition to diagnosing and treating diseases, what else does health research provide?
Health research provides evidence for health-related policies and decisions on treatments and procedures.
Why is it important to engage students early in health research?
Engaging students early promotes long-term interest and involvement in health research throughout their careers.
What is the relationship between student research experience and postgraduate research?
Research experience as a student is strongly associated with later postgraduate research involvement.
How can student research experience be beneficial even if it doesn’t lead to a career in academic medicine?
It helps improve skills such as searching and critically appraising medical literature, independent learning, and supporting research (e.g., writing papers).
What is evidence-based clinical practice (ECBP) or evidence-based medicine?
It is the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise, and patient values and circumstances.
How does evidence-based clinical practice (ECBP) assist in answering research questions?
ECBP helps identify the best available evidence to answer research questions effectively.
