Week 2
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Key element of research?
Objectivity
5 steps of the research process?
• Question identified • Hypotheses formed • Research plan • Data collected • Results interpreted
4 sources to identify the problem?
• Theoretical basis • Professional practice • Personal experience • Shear curiosity
Define inductive reasoning
Specific observations leading to broad generalisations - Make observations, look for patterns, make generalisations and infer an explanation or theory
Define deductive reasoning
• General statement, or hypothesis - Examine the possibilities to reach a specific and logical conclusion
4 steps of a deduction process
• Theory • Hypothesis • Observation • Confirmation
4 steps of a induction process
• Observation • Pattern • Tentative hypothesis Theory
Types of evidence
• Primary literature • Secondary literature • Tertiary literature
Examples of primary literature
• Research papers • Case studies • Conference proceedings Dissertations
Example of secondary literature
Review articles
Example of tertiary literature
Textbook
Sources for finding facts
• Australian bureau of statistics (www.abs.gov.au) • Authoritative information and statistic to promote better health and wellbeing (www.aihw,gov.au) • World health organisation (www.whp.int) • Heart foundation (http://heartfoundation.org.au/) • Beyond blue (www.beyondblue.org.au/)