Question 1

Replication studies are not the best practice to determine if findings are applicable in different clinical settings.

Accepted Answer

Replication studies are crucial for verifying the reliability and applicability of findings across different clinical settings, ensuring that results are not due to chance or specific conditions of the original study.

Question 2

Knowledge of previous research is key to developing a project that will genuinely explore a problem.

Accepted Answer

Understanding previous research helps identify gaps, avoid duplication, and build on existing knowledge, leading to a more meaningful and impactful project.

Question 3

A valid research problem in healthcare focuses just one the improvement of diagnosing or treatment of individuals that are ill.

Accepted Answer

A valid research problem in healthcare can also focus on prevention, healthcare systems, policy, access to care, and other areas beyond just diagnosis or treatment of illness.

Question 4

According to your text, after listing five research problems of interests, the next step is to prioritize each question by the degree of interest.

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing research questions by the degree of interest helps in focusing on the most relevant and impactful issues, ensuring efficient use of resources and time.

Question 5

The most successful researchers identify a topic that requires the investigation of many problems.

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Question 6

Compared to research questions, the null-hypothesis and hypothesis formats are stronger in their specificity and better define the relationship between two or more variables.

Accepted Answer

The null-hypothesis and hypothesis formats are specific statements that clearly define expected relationships between variables, making them more precise than general research questions.

Question 7

Hypotheses can be thought of as a "no difference" contention or statement.

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Question 8

"There are care difference between the infected and noninfected patients" is an example of a hypothesis format.

Accepted Answer

This statement is a hypothesis because it proposes a testable relationship or difference between two groups: infected and noninfected patients.

Question 9

Hypotheses are considered predictive statements.

Accepted Answer

Hypotheses are predictive statements because they propose a potential outcome or relationship that can be tested through experimentation or observation.

Question 10

In most research studies, the research concepts is specific and becomes more broad.

Accepted Answer

In most research studies, the research concepts start broad and become more specific as the study progresses.

Question 11

If a study is too narrow in its focus (e.g., type of participants or demographics) there may be difficulty comparing the findings to the general population.

Accepted Answer

A study with a narrow focus may not be representative of the general population, making it difficult to generalize the findings.

Question 12

For novice researchers, replication studies are an excellent option to begin their first efforts in research.

Accepted Answer

Replication studies allow novice researchers to learn and practice research methodologies, understand existing studies deeply, and contribute to scientific knowledge by verifying previous findings.

Question 13

A study that uses a null hypothesis when evaluating epilepsy medication in adults, will assume that there is no difference between the treatment and control groups.

Accepted Answer

The null hypothesis typically assumes that there is no effect or difference between groups, meaning the treatment has no impact compared to the control.

Question 14

Failure to develop a clear, concise, and defined research problem can lead to unsuccessful research.

Accepted Answer

A well-defined research problem is crucial as it guides the research process, helps in formulating research questions, and determines the methodology, ensuring the research is focused and effective.

Question 15

After performing a successful literature review on a topic, the researcher should have an overview of the current literature and be able to identify what is still not known.

Accepted Answer

A successful literature review helps the researcher understand the existing body of knowledge and identify gaps or areas that require further investigation.

Question 16

A research question is always stated as either a hypothesis or a null hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A research question is a broad inquiry that guides the research, while a hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction derived from the research question. A null hypothesis is a type of hypothesis used in statistical testing.

Question 17

Objectives are less specific than aims.

Accepted Answer

Objectives are more specific than aims, as they outline the precise steps or actions needed to achieve the broader goals set by the aims.

Question 18

What are the benefits of reviewing the research of others?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing the research of others allows healthcare professionals to advance discussions, expand ideas, and refine or improve upon previous work, thus contributing to the overall progress in the field.

Question 19

Which methods can be used to brainstorm a research topic?

Accepted Answer

All the methods listed (observing problems, identifying personal interests, and collaborating with a mentor) are effective ways to brainstorm a research topic.

Question 20

Which question would not be helpful in refining a research problem?

Accepted Answer

The question "Will this study be published?" focuses on the outcome of the research rather than refining the research problem itself.

Quiz 3: The Research Problem