Hypothesis Development

Question 1

Feasible research question considerations

Answer 1

• Sample Size (Number); Larger the better
• Time (constraints of where you do research and be completed within 3-6 months, Type of Population, data analysis, IRB board)
• Instrumentation (access)

Question 2

When developing a research question what is necessary?

Answer 2

• You must be interested in it (long, grueling process)
• Should be novel (meaningful spin on existing studies; cross-validation)
• Should provide value in form of save time or economics

Question 3

Ethics - Research Questions

Answer 3

• Potential benefits > risks of research
• Standard of Care

Question 4

Formula for a research questions

Answer 4

Topic (Venn Diagram to help explain relationship), Problem, Framework (theoretical perspective), Question/Hypothesis

Question 5

Problem - Categories

Answer 5

• Clinical practice vs knowledge
• Knowledge vs knowledge (inconsitent findings)
• Policy vs action
• Lack of knowledge

Question 6

Framework

Answer 6

Theoretical perspective from which the problem will be viewed
- Guides research question

Ex:
-Neurogical
- Biomechanical
- Financial