Research Methods for the Health Sciences
Research Methods for the Health Sciences
Tully (2014) outlined the types of research questions which include descriptive, relational, and causal (comparative). After reading their paper, write a three-page paper that addresses the following:
How do descriptive research questions differ from questions of relationship? From questions of comparison?
How should a researcher determine if prior research exists on the intended research topic?
What factors should be used to gauge the quality of previous research? Why are these important in making this assessment?
Should formulation of a research question precede or follow consultation with the scholarly literature? Please explain.
Length: 3 pages typed, double-spaced.
Module
Conduct a literature search to identify empirical research relevant to a research topic.
Devise a viable research question in accordance with established criteria and formulate a research hypothesis aligned with given research question in both null and alternate formats.
Case
Conduct a literature search to identify empirical research relevant to a research question.
Use of scholarly sources: You are expected to utilize scholarly sources in preparing your paper and incorporate relevant background readings. Online sources must be limited to credible professional and scholarly publications such as peer-reviewed journal articles, e-books, or specific webpages on websites from a university, government, or nonprofit organization.
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