Research Questions
What makes a research question clear and effective?
It is specific, focused, and not a yes/no question.
What is the purpose of an introduction in a research paper?
To provide background information and explain the purpose of the study.
What is the purpose of a literature review?
To show what is already known about the topic.
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To summarize and evaluate existing research on the topic.
What is one limitation of using surveys or interviews?
They may include bias, limited responses, or small sample sizes.
What is the purpose of the discussion section?
To explain the meaning of the results.
Why should a research question be specific, not general?
Because specific questions lead to clearer and more useful results.
What is a “theme” in qualitative data?
A repeated idea or pattern in the data.
Why do researchers use sources in their studies?
To support their research with evidence.
What is one method used to collect qualitative data?
Interview, focus group, open-ended questions or observation.
Based on you results, what is one example of a recommendation from your own medical study?
For example, “Healthcare providers should improve patient communication.”
What is one example of a weak research question, and why is it weak?
For example, “Is diabetes bad?” is weak because it is too general and unclear.
Answers may vary
What is a limitation in a study, and why is it important in a literature review?
A weakness in a study that helps identify gaps for future research.
What is one way to connect a source to your research?
By explaining how the source relates to your topic or research question.
What are examples of ways to analyze quantitative data?
Using statistical tests like a t-test, chi-square test, or regression analysis.
What should be included in a strong conclusion?
A summary of findings and their implications or recommendations.
How can you improve a yes/no research question?
By changing it to a “how,” “why,” or “in what ways” question.
What is a research gap?
A research gap is what is missing or not yet answered in existing research.
What does it mean to synthesize sources in a literature review?
To combine findings from multiple studies into a cohesive understanding.
This study collects blood pressure readings and analyzes them statistically...what type of data is this?
Quantitative data.
This part highlights the most important results that directly answer the research question.
What are key findings?
Why is it important for a research question to be relevant to healthcare?
Because it ensures the research is useful for patient care and practice.
What is the difference between results and discussion?
Results show what was found; discussion explains what it means.
What is the difference between summarizing and analyzing a source?
Summarizing describes the source, while analyzing explains its meaning and importance.
A statistically significant difference was found between three groups (F(2, 45) = 5.67, p < 0.01).Which statistical test was used?
ANOVA
This part explains how the findings can influence clinical practice or improve patient care.
What are implications?