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15 Cards in this Set
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Scientific Method |
Used by scientist for centuries to discover and test facts and principles. |
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Quantitative Research |
variable are measurable (quantifiable) |
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Qualitative Reasearch |
there are no variables being manipulated; rather, qualities of the human experience are described and interpreted. |
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Research |
means of examining phenomena of interest using a variety of data collection techniques and analyses |
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Applied Science |
practical application of scientific theory and laws |
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Inductive reasoning |
process begins with a particular experience and proceeds to generalizations |
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Deductive reasoning |
process through which conclusions are drawn by logical inference from given reponse |
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Problem solving |
specific to a given situation and is designed for immediate action |
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Generalization |
transferable to other situation and deals with long term solutions rather than immediate ones |
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Evidence- based practice (EBP) |
approach to the delivery of health care that "integrates the best evidence from (research) studies and patient care data with clinician expertise and patient preferences and values" |
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Research process |
1) Identification of a researchable problem 2) Review of literature 3) Formulation of the research question or hypothesis 4) Design of the study 5) Implementation of the study 6) Drawing conclusions based on findings 7) Discuss and/or clinical implications 8) Dissemination of findings |
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Conceptual framework |
organization of supporting ideas, on which to base the study. |
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Hypothesis |
educated or informed speculation as to what the outcome will be |
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Dissemination |
refers to the process of publication and presentation of findings |
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Peer review |
methods most journals use to to determine whether to publish a research report |
