Improving Research Practices Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is replication in research?
Repeating a study to see if the original results can be obtained again under similar conditions.
Replication is crucial for establishing the reliability of research findings.
What should researchers adjust to prevent unlikely claims?
Significance thresholds.
Adjusting significance thresholds helps to ensure that only robust findings are reported.
What is preregistration in research?
The act of publicly recording a study’s methods and hypotheses before data collection to prevent selective reporting.
Preregistration enhances transparency in research.
What should readers be while evaluating research?
Sceptical and critical.
A critical approach helps in discerning the quality and reliability of research findings.
What types of badges should readers look for in research?
Preregistration, open data.
Badges indicate transparency and reliability in research practices.
What do meta-analyses provide compared to single studies?
Greater value.
Meta-analyses synthesize results from multiple studies, offering a more comprehensive understanding.
What is the first stage of the research continuum?
Basic research.
Basic research is driven by theory or curiosity without immediate application.
What occurs during the translation to humans stage?
Early human testing (preclinical).
This stage involves testing basic research findings with small human samples.
What is tested during the translation to participants stage?
Efficacy studies (controlled trials).
This stage focuses on testing treatment efficacy in clinical trials with human participants.
What is the goal of the application stage in the research continuum?
Real-world effectiveness.
This stage applies treatments in real-world settings to assess their effectiveness.
What does dissemination refer to in the research continuum?
Widespread adoption in society.
Dissemination involves the broad use and acceptance of treatments by professionals and policymakers.
