HSCI 307 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Tobacco Control, Cohort Study, Data Analysis
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The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions (oxford english dictionary, 2007) A systematic enquiry that aims to generate new scientific knowledge: generates new ideas; original, advances knowledge, leads to new insights. Health research cihr 4 pillars: biomedical research, clinical research, health services and policy research. Study specific responsibilities: develop the research question. Develop a timeline or schedule for the study. Ensure that team complies with all agency, institutional rules and regulations. 12 step process: identify the research problem you"re interested in, usually drawn from: Determine what research findings relevant to your topic already exist. Identify gaps in the literature: define the problem. Define what it is that you want to study. Prepare a problem statement: a concisely written phrase that identifies the who, what, when, and where that will be the basis for your study. Be clear, concise, and as specific as possible: develop the research question.