Research Basics & Dissemination
IMRAD Structure
Title, Abstract & Literature Review
Methods & Research Design
Quantitative vs Qualitative Research
100

This is a conclusion drawn from study evidence using logical reasoning.

What is an inference?

100

This section explains why the study was conducted.

What is the Introduction?

100

In qualitative studies, the title usually includes this.

What is the central phenomenon and population?

100

The overall plan used to answer the research question.

What is the research design?

100

This type of research focuses on numerical data.

What is quantitative research?


200

One way research findings are shared through brief, formal presentations at conferences.

What are oral presentations?

200

This section describes how the study was conducted.

What is the Methods section?

200

In quantitative studies, the title often reflects these components.

What are PICO elements?


200

This explains how participants are selected and how many are included.

What is the sampling plan?

200

This type of research focuses on experiences and meaning.

What is qualitative research?

300

A visual method of presenting research that allows one-on-one discussion.

What are poster sessions?

300

This section presents findings without interpretation.

What are the Results?

300

This section summarizes existing research and identifies gaps.

What is the Review of Literature?

300

Tools such as surveys, scales, or physiological measures are described here.

What are methods of measuring variables?

300

Qualitative studies emphasize this instead of generalizability.

What is transferability?

400

Articles published here are often subjected to blind peer review.

What are scholarly journals?

400

This section interprets findings and discusses implications and limitations.

What is the Discussion?


400

A literature review should primarily use these types of sources.

What are current, peer-reviewed studies?

400

IRB approval and informed consent appear in this part of the methods.

What are procedures to protect participants?

400

Trustworthiness in qualitative research includes credibility, dependability, and this.

What is confirmability?

500

In blind peer review, these individuals do NOT know the identity of the authors.

Who are the reviewers?

500

This standardized structure helps readers efficiently locate information.

What is the IMRAD format?

500

The abstract should NOT replace reading this.

What is the full research article?

500

Statistical tests or coding processes are described here.

What are analytic methods and procedures?

500

Member checking and reflexive journaling support this qualitative concept.

What is trustworthiness?

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