Topic outline
- General
General
Welcome to your online resource for Health Care Research
"the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions." wikipedia
Defining research a short 5 min youtube video
a website maintaned by Katrina A. Korb
This resource was created by Dr. J. Patrick Biddix (Ph.D.,University of Missouri - St. Louis).Dr. Biddix is assistant professor of Higher Education and Research Methodology in the Department of Curriculum, Leadership, and Technology.
very useful
http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/contents.php
Introduction to the word and the concep
Introduction to the word and the concept
How to get clear about method, methodology, epistemology and ontology
Research terminology simplified: Paradigms, axiology, ontology, epistemology and methodology, Paradigm, Ontology,Epistemology, Methodology,Realism, Positivism, Modernism, Relativism, Constructivism , Post-modernism,- Post-positivism, Critical realism, Critical Theory, Historical realism
Goals
By the end of the workshop, participants will gain practical experience in using AI tools and techniques to write academic papers following the IMRD framework. They will have enhanced their skills in crafting engaging introductions, clearly describing research methods, effectively presenting results, and synthesizing meaningful discussions. Additionally, participants will have a deeper understanding of the ethical considerations surrounding AI-powered academic writing and the potential benefits it offers in terms of writing efficiency and quality.
- The Research Proposal
The Research Proposal
The basics
a 14 min youtube video on the research porposal
" a thesis is the final project for the masters degree and a dissertation leads to a doctoral degree. Those pursuing a masters degree must perform research on a specific subject that demonstrates their knowledge acquired through their program. Seeking a PhD is different in that your dissertation must contribute something completely new and undiscovered to your field. In other words, you have to contribute original knowledge to the subject. So the main difference between a thesis and a dissertation is the depth of knowledge you must attain in order to write the paper."
http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/64C6D277/What-Is-the-Difference-Between-a-Thesis-and-a-Dissertation/
a 4 min youtube video intro
6 minute youtube video
According to Fang, L., Manuel, J. Bledsoe, S.E. & Bellamy, J. (2008).
From web https://diuf.unifr.ch/main/is/sites/diuf.unifr.ch.../Proposal_Template.doc
- The Research Question
The Research Question
The features of good questions.
- Relevant.
- Manageable in terms of research and in terms of your own academic abilities.
- Substantial and with original dimensions.
- Consistent with the requirements of the assessment.
- Clear and simple.
- Interesting.
- Identifying a Research Problem
Identifying a Research Problem
what is a problem?
A research problem is a statement about an area of concern, a condition to be improved upon, a difficulty to be eliminated, or a troublingquestion that exists in scholarly literature, in theory, or in practice that points to the need for meaningful understanding and deliberate investigation.
libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/introduction/researchproblem
17 min youtube video
A purpose statement is a declarative sentence which summarizes the specific topic and goals of a document. It is typically included in the introduction to give the reader an accurate, concrete understanding what the document will cover and what he/she can gain from reading it. To be effective, a statement of purpose should be:
- Specific and precise - not general, broad or obscure
- Concise - one or two sentences
- Clear - not vague, ambiguous or confusing
- Goal-oriented - stated in terms of desired outcomes
a 12 min youvideo
youtube video
a 27 minute youtube video
The purpose statement is made up of three major components: (1) the motivation driving your dissertation; (2) thesignificance of the research you plan to carry out; and (3) the research questions you are going to address. Starting the first major chapter of your dissertation (usually Chapter One: Introduction), the purpose statement establishes the intent of your entire dissertation. Just like a great song that needs a great "hook", the purpose statement needs to draw the reader in and keep their attention.
http://dissertation.laerd.com/the-purpose-statement.php
- The Literature Review
The Literature Review
A literature review is not an annotated bibliography in which you summarize briefly each article that you have reviewed. While a summary of what you have read is contained within the literature review, it goes well beyond merely summarizing studies. It focuses on a specific topic of interest to you and includes a critical analysis of the relationship among different works, and relating this research to your work. It may be written as a stand-alone paper or to provide a theoretical framework and rationale for a research study (such as a thesis or dissertation). (Mongan-Rallis, 2006)
the why, how and what
a ppt presentation by Dr Lilli Ann
What is the role of a literature review in research? What's it mean to "review" the literature? Get the big picture of what to expect as part of the process.
9 min youtube video
25 min youtube video
A website deidicated to lit review http://www.literaturereviewhq.com/
This Study Guide explains why literature reviews are needed, and how they can be conducted and reported from the University of Leciester
This handout will explain what a literature review is and offer insights into the form and construction of a literature review in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
How Boolean searching works in library databases and catalogs. Includes examples and resources
- The ethical issues
The ethical issues
What is Ethics in Research & Why is it Important?
a resource for social science researchers
- Research approach & Methodology
Research approach & Methodology
There are four main features of research design, which are distinct, but closely related.
They are:
- Ontology. How you, the researcher, view the world and the assumptions that you make about the nature of the world and of reality.
- Epistemology. The assumptions that you make about the best way of investigating the world and about reality.
- Methodology. The way that you group together your research techniques to make a coherent picture.
- Methods and techniques. What you actually do in order to collect your data and carry out your investigations.
Find more at: http://www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/research-methods.html#ixzz3wTBVhH2wfrom http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-research-methods-and-vs-research-methodology/
In natural sciences and social sciences, quantitative research is the systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational techniques. - wiki
youtube video 22 min
In natural sciences and social sciences, quantitative research is the systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational techniques. - wiki
youtube video 22 min
youtube video
Qualitative research is a strategy for systematic collection, organization, and interpretation of phenomena that are difficult to measure quantitatively. Dr. Leslie Curry
Dr. Leslie Curry Yale University
- Measurement & Data Collection
Measurement & Data Collection
Measurement is the process observing and recording the observations that are collected as part of a research effort. There are two major issues that will be considered here. the fundamental ideas involved in measuring. Here we consider two of major measurement concepts. .. the four major levels of measurement: nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio. ... the reliability of measurement, including consideration of true score theory and a variety of reliability estimators.
... the different types of measures that you might use in social research. We consider four broad categories of measurements. Survey research includes the design and implementation of interviews and questionnaires. Scaling involves consideration of the major methods of developing and implementing a scale. Qualitative research provides an overview of the broad range of non-numerical measurement approaches. And unobtrusive measures presents a variety of measurement methods that don't intrude on or interfere with the context of the research.
http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/measure.php
Sampling is the process of selecting units (e.g., people, organizations) from a population of interest so that by studying the sample we may fairly generalize our results back to the population from which they were chosen. Let's begin by covering some of the key terms in sampling like "population" and "sampling frame."
www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/sampling.php
website
The confidence interval (also called margin of error) is the plus-or-minus figure usually reported in newspaper or television opinion poll results. For example, if you use a confidence interval of 4 and 47% percent of your sample picks an answer you can be "sure" that if you had asked the question of the entire relevant population between 43% (47-4) and 51% (47+4) would have picked that answer.
The confidence level tells you how sure you can be. It is expressed as a percentage and represents how often the true percentage of the population who would pick an answer lies within the confidence interval. The 95% confidence level means you can be 95% certain; the 99% confidence level means you can be 99% certain. Most researchers use the 95% confidence level.
- Data Analysis
Data Analysis
The analysis of research in any project involve summarising the mass of data that has been collected and the presenting the results in a way that communicates the most important findings or features
Learning outcomes
1. Describing data (types of data, data visualization, descriptive statistics)
2. Statistical inference (probability, probability distributions, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, pitfalls of p-values)
3. Specific statistical tests (ttest, ANOVA, linear correlation, non-parametric tests, relative risks, Chi-square test, exact tests, linear regression, logistic regression, survival analysis; how to choose the right statistical test)Stanford University
Content analysis involves coding and classifying data, also referred to as categorising and indexing and the aim of context analysis is to make sense of the data collected and to highlight the important messages, features or findings.
STEP 1, reading the transcripts
1.1. Browse through all transcripts, as a whole.
1.2. Make notes about your impressions.
1.3. Read the transcripts again, one by one.
1.4. Read very carefully, line by line.Computer Assisted/Aided Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) offers tools that assist with qualitative research such as transcription analysis, coding and text interpretation, recursive abstraction, content analysis, discourse analysis, grounded theory methodology, etc.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-assisted_qualitative_data_analysis_software
Data interpretation may be the most important key in proving or disproving your hypothesis. It is important to select the proper statistical tool to make useful interpretation of your data. If you pick an improper data analysis method, your results may be suspect and lack credibility.
- Writing up the research
Writing up the research
Excellent online resources
7 suggestions don't wait - write, identify your key idea, tell a story, nail your contributions, put related work at the end, put your readers first, listen to your readers. Professor Simon Peyton Jones
In the Literature Cited you must provide complete citations for each of the published sources cited in your paper. The format for entries in the Literature Cited section differs for books and for journal papers because different kinds of information must be provided. The formats provided here are typical, but may vary in different publications depending on their particular needs and practices.
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
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- Presenting and Publishing
Presenting and Publishing
What is the best way to give a talk that engages and informs your audience? Dr. McConnell gives helpful advice
5 Steps to a Killer Opener "Ethos,Pathos and Logos"
"The first question to ask yourself is, ‘Do I have a story to tell?’ Editors and reviewers look for original and innovative research that adds to their field of study, or immediately impacts patient care. This means that your conclusions must be sound and based on sufficiently robust data." https://www.elsevier.com/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/91173/Brochure_UPP_April2015.pdf
1) What are your best tips for staying productive in writing and publishing? 2) What are your habits and process as an academic writer?
This video lecture gives an overview of the different elements one should be aware of when writing a thesis or dissertation.