Chapter 35 Flashcards
The initials stages of the research process include…
development of the research question and delineation of methods of data collection
What is a research proposal?
The plan that describes all the preparatory elements
The research proposal describes…
the purpose of the study, the importance of the research question, the research protocol, and justifies the feasibility of the project
What are the purposes of a research proposal?
- represents the synthesis of the researcher’s critical thinking and the scientific literature
- constitutes the body of a grant application
- provides details about the project so the ethical issues can be addressed
- serves as an application for review by peers and IRB
- enhances communication among colleagues
- guide the data collection phase to ensure that researchers follow the outlined protocol
What are the two basic parts of a research proposal?
The first part provides details of the research plan, and the other describes the administrative support required to carry out the project. The body of the research proposal is the narrative portion that will explain the purpose and importance of the study and describe the design and procedures in detail.
What is the abstract of a research article?
The abstract should highlight the purpose and importance of the proposed project. A brief description of the method should identify the study subjects, procedures, and methods for data analysis.
What is a statement of purpose?
As an introduction, this statement should convey the importance of the problem in terms of applicability of potential findings to clinical practice, patient care, or health policy.
The problem statement, therefore, presents a rationale for the specific question being addressed by the project.
In a brief statement, the researcher must state precisely what the project is expected to accomplish. The purpose of the study should follow clearly from the justification presented earlier.
What are specific aims or objectives of a research proposal?
Many granting agencies require a statement of specific aims or objectives for a project.
A study’s objectives might be to add to the body of knowledge in a certain content area, to test a theoretical proposition, to demonstrate differences between certain treatments to develop more effective and efficient intervention strategies, to document the reliability of an instrument, or to establish the relationship between specific variables as a basis for making treatment planning decisions.
Describe the background of a research proposal.
The presentation of background information will expand on the theoretical rationale presented in the introduction, adding pertinent facts, observations, or claims that have led the investigator to the proposed research question.
This information is derived from a full literature review, describing the state of knowledge on the topic.
This section should end with a summary of the facts, problems, or controversies found in the literature and the relevant perspectives of the researcher that lead directly back to the specific need and stated purpose of the proposed study.
Describe the budget of a research proposal.
Important for grant applications.
The budget is presented by category as a summary of totals and as an itemized budget. For grant applications, a narrative section, the budget justification, must explain the projected costs in each category.
What are direct costs?
Direct costs are those associated with carrying out the project, including salaries, equipment, facilities, supplies, and travel.
What are indirect costs?
Indirect costs relate principally to the overhead charged by the sponsoring institution for administrative activities, facility maintenance, and any other support services.
What are the 4 types of funding for a research proposal?
Many government agencies, like the NIH, are dedicated to supporting research in different areas.
Foundations and professional societies offer many opportunities for funding, often at lower levels than governmental agencies.
Industry support of research comes primarily from pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers, typically with the intent to show their product’s effectiveness.
Intramural funding is often available from academic or clinical institutions. These are usually “seed grants,” providing minimal funding to support pilot studies.
