Week 2

Question 1

Key element of research?

Answer 1

Objectivity

Question 2

5 steps of the research process?

Answer 2

1. Question identified
   
   2. Hypotheses formed
   3. Research plan
   4. Data collected
   5. Results interpreted

Question 3

4 sources to identify the problem?

Answer 3

• Theoretical basis
  
  • Professional practice
  • Personal experience
  • Shear curiosity

Question 4

Define inductive reasoning

Answer 4

Specific observations leading to broad generalisations

- Make observations, look for patterns, make generalisations and infer an explanation or theory

Question 5

Define deductive reasoning

Answer 5

• General statement, or hypothesis

- Examine the possibilities to reach a specific and logical conclusion

Question 6

4 steps of a deduction process

Answer 6

1. Theory
   
   2. Hypothesis
   3. Observation
   4. Confirmation

Question 7

4 steps of a induction process

Answer 7

1. Observation
   
   2. Pattern
   3. Tentative hypothesis
      Theory

Question 8

Types of evidence

Answer 8

1. Primary literature
   
   2. Secondary literature
   3. Tertiary literature

Question 9

Examples of primary literature

Answer 9

• Research papers
  
  • Case studies
  • Conference proceedings
    Dissertations

Question 10

Example of secondary literature

Answer 10

Review articles

Question 11

Example of tertiary literature

Answer 11

Textbook

Question 12

Sources for finding facts

Answer 12

• Australian bureau of statistics (www.abs.gov.au)
  
  • Authoritative information and statistic to promote better health and wellbeing (www.aihw,gov.au)
  • World health organisation (www.whp.int)
  • Heart foundation (http://heartfoundation.org.au/)
  • Beyond blue (www.beyondblue.org.au/)