Research

what is a research question?

a question about a problem that can be studied to gain new information.

what does PICO stand for?

Population

Intervention

Comparison

Outcome

define population

The population being studied which may be defined by their things like disease state, demographics, or setting

define intervention

the treatment in the experiment

define comparison

an alternate treatment or condition

define outcome

the effect of intervention

what does PICOTS stand for?

Population

Intervention

Comparison

Outcome

Timeline

Study setting

define timeline

The length of time patients were followed after initial treatment in the experiment

define study setting

Where the study took place/data was collected

what is a hypothesis?

a research question that can be statistically tested

key elements of a hypothesis

• Precision

• Measurability

• Assists with interpretation of study findings

difference between a research question and hypothesis

• a research question is open ended and guides the direction of research

• a hypothesis is predictive, specific, and testable

do hypotheses have to be causal?

no

what does FINER stand for?

Feasibility

Interesting

Novel

Ethical

Relevant

define feasibility

able to complete within a limited time frame with limited resources

define interesting

assists in achieving other goals

define novel

investigates a new issue or searches out new knowledge

define ethical

must be board reviewed so as not to harm participants

relevant

must be applicable to patient care, health policy, or future research

what acronym helps evaluate the research question and hypothesis?

FINER

what acronym allows you to refine the research question and formulate the hypothesis?

PICOTS

what acronym breaks down the components of a research question?

PICO