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Pure research
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abstract & general
concerned with generating new theory & gaining new knowledge for the sake of knowledge e.g. theory development |
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Experimental research
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Manipulation of one variable to see its effect on another variable
control for as many other variables as possible randomly assign patients to groups e.g. double-blind random-assignment control groups, response to an intervention |
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Clinical research
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Performed in clinical setting
controlling variable difficult e.g. drug trials, therapeutic outcomes |
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Applied research
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Designed to answer a practical question or to help people do a better job
e.g. time use study, evaluation of different interventions with like purposes |
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Descriptive research
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Describing a group, situation, or individual to gain knowledge that may be applied to further groups or situations
case study, trend analysis e.g. survey, qualitative research, measurement of characteristics, response to phenomena |
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Laboratory research
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Performed in lab surroundings that are tightly controlled
e.g. basic science research |
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scientific process
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universal truths
recognition of a problem define the problem Develop a hypothesis, research question, or null-hypothesis Literature review If answer is not found, then Develop design & methodology collect data analyze data results interpret results, draw conclusions disseminate information via poster, publication, presentation |
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Developing a research process
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make a list of everything of interest or questions needing answers
prioritize in order of interests derive from it an ordered list of items within investigator's capabilities derive from it an ordered list of things that are important to the effort derive from it an ordered list of things important to society, health, or your particular profession Compare the ordered lists. Merge into a single list items appearing at or near top of all lists. Prioritize it. Eliminate things that can't be done. Surviving topic(s) are challenges to research, challenge to researcher capability, challenges important to individual or program develop a time line, set aside research time, plan step-wise process |
