Biostatistics and Research Methodology

_______ are broad statements of desired outcomes of a research.

• Aims

• Methods

• Objectives

• Results

Aims should emphasize what is to be accomplished AND how it is to be established.

• True

• False

________ are the steps you are going to take to answer your research questions or a specific list of tasks needed to accomplish the goals of the project.

• Aims

• Methods

• Objectives

• Results

Objectives should be

• Broad

• Focused

• Feasible

• Time consuming

Aims and objectives should be

• Elaborate

• Concise and brief

• Unrelated

• Realistic

• Vague

What is the heart of your research?

• Statistics you apply

• Thought process behind the study

Which among the following should you consider in the beginning of your research work?

• Collaborate with an experienced researcher

• Choose a mentor of your own gender

• Discuss your ideas in detail with your mentor/guide

• Have your research proposal peer reviewed at every stage

'Why' questions are answered by _______ studies.

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

Which among the following are descriptive studies?

• Cohort studies

• Case series

• RCTs

• Case reports

• Case controlled studies

Which among the following are more sensitive and use raw data?

• Parametric statistics

• Non parametric statistics