A Research Primer, Part 2: Guidelines for Developing a Research Project (original) (raw)
2014, The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
In this article, the second in a series on the basic concepts of research, the authors review aspects of research design including participant considerations, randomization, reliability and validity of measurements, and data collection and management. The authors also discuss considerations for research using questionnaires and tests. The goal of this article is to assist the novice researcher in identifying potential problems that must be addressed during the design of a research project. T he osteopathic medical profession has seen small advances in its research culture in recent years. A few osteopathic medical schools have developed research programs, and The Osteopathic Research Center at the University of North Texas Health Science Center was established in 2001. In addition, research projects by osteopathic residents are encouraged and supported by Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions. 1 However, there is a critical need in osteopathic medicine to increase the amount of research being conducted, especially that focusing on osteopathic principles and practice. The profession needs to encourage research by more people, both within educational establishments and by community practitioners.
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