MEDRADSC 3X03 - Health Research Process

What is the World Health Organization's (WHO) definition of 'health'?

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

What term describes the biological, behavioral, social, environmental, and political factors that influence health status?

Determinants of health.

Define 'health research'.

The investigation of health and disease or any factors that contribute to the presence or absence of health among individuals, families, communities, or populations.

What type of research evaluates the best ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat adverse health issues affecting individuals and families?

Clinical research.

How does the source material define 'medicine' in the context of clinical research?

The practice of preventing, diagnosing, and treating health problems in individuals and families.

What type of research focuses on health outcomes and determinants of health in groups of humans?

Population health research.

How does the source material define 'public health'?

The actions taken to promote health and prevent illnesses, injuries, and early deaths at the population level.

According to the textbook, basic medical research primarily studies what three components related to human function and health?

Molecules, genes, and cells.

What is the primary purpose of translational research?

To apply scientific discovery to improve clinical outcomes.

Clinical research typically evaluates what three aspects of medical interventions?

Disease progression, therapeutic effectiveness, and the safety and utility of diagnostic tests, medications, and devices.

What is the general definition of 'research' provided in the source material?

The process of systematically and carefully investigating a subject in order to discover new insights about the world.

What is the first step in the five-step research process?

Identify a study question.

What is the second step in the five-step research process?

Select a general study approach.

What is the third step in the five-step research process?

Design the study and collect data.

What is the fourth step in the five-step research process?

Analyze data.

What is the fifth and final step in the five-step research process?

Write and share a report about the findings.

In the research process, the choice of a study approach may necessitate the refinement of what initial component?

The study question.

Beyond technical skills, what is the other major category of requirements for success in research?

Personal character traits.

The list of personal traits for success in research includes perseverance, patience, honesty, integrity, carefulness, attention to detail, and a willingness to ____.

learn and develop new skills

The viral social media tweet that incorrectly calculated Michael Bloomberg could have given every American $1 million is used as an example of a failure in what two personal traits?

Carefulness and attention to detail.

In the context of research ethics, what is a key component of 'Honesty and Integrity'?

Admitting to mistakes.

According to the principle of 'Honesty and Integrity', a researcher must be willing to accept the results of good research over their own ____.

pre-conceived ideas and beliefs

What is the main point of Richard P. Feynman's quote about scientific theories?

If a theory does not agree with experiment, it is wrong, regardless of its beauty or the intelligence of its creator.

In the lab overview, what is the purpose of the first step involving a literature search and selecting 5 papers?

To identify a research topic of interest and understand existing literature using the PICOT framework.

What is the second task in the lab overview, which involves writing about one of the five selected papers?

Create an annotated bibliography.

The third lab activity, 'Formulate a study question,' aims to do what in relation to the chosen research topic?

Advance the research related to the topic of interest.

What is the goal of the fourth lab activity, 'Research design'?

To design an appropriate research protocol to answer the formulated study question.

In the fifth lab activity, what concise document must be developed to summarize the research proposal?

An executive summary.

What is the task in the sixth lab activity, 'Research survey design'?

To critique survey examples.

In the 'Lab Overview', what is the seventh assignment concerning surveys?

To summarize a paper based on a survey within one's stream of specialization.

The eighth lab activity, 'Display of data,' requires students to do what with sample datasets?

Summarize and graphically display them.

The ninth lab activity, 'Analysis of data,' involves analyzing sample data to find what two things?

Meaningful associations and significant trends.

What is the objective of the tenth lab activity, 'Study Design'?

Given a research scenario, choose an appropriate study design and perform the appropriate analysis.