Research Process
The Research Process
The steps of the research process are as follows:
1. Develop the Research Question
2. Define the Purpose, Aim, or Objectives
3. Develop the Research Hypothesis
4. Review the Literature
5. Identify a Theoretical Framework
6. Choose a Research Design
7. Select a Sample
8. Consider Legal and Ethical Issues
9. Determine Data Collection Methods
10. Determine Instrument Reliability and Validity
11. Choose Data Analysis Methods
12. Report the Results
13. Discuss the Findings
14. Make Practice Recommendations
15. Communicate the Results
To learn more about this process and how it is applied to practice, the following resources are recommended:
Biostatistics Module: Introduction
An introduction to biostatistics.
Biostatistics Module: Lesson Plan Outline
Lesson plan outline for the Biostatistics Module
Updated: October 2011
Biostatistics Module: Lesson 1: Essential Concepts
Lesson 1: Essential Concepts.
Updated: October 2011
Biostatistics Module: Lesson 2: The Language of Statistics
Lesson 2: The Language of Statistics
Updated: October 2011
Biostatistics Module: Lesson 3: Collecting and Understanding the Data
Lesson 3: Collecting and Understanding the Data
Updated: October 2011
Biostatistics Module: Lesson 4: Descriptive Statistics
Lesson 4: Descriptive Statistics
Updated: October 2011
Biostatistics Module: Lesson 5: Research Question & Hypothesis Testing
Lesson 5: Research Question & Hypothesis Testing
Updated: October 2011
Biostatistics Module: Lesson 6: Types of Statistical Analysis
Lesson 6: Types of Statistical Analysis
Updated: October 2011
Biostatistics Module: Lesson 7: Measures of Association and Causation
Lesson 7: Measures of Association and Causation
Updated: October 2011
Biostatistics Module: Lesson 8: Interpretation - From Statistics Back to English
Lesson 8: Interpretation - From Statistics Back to English
Updated: October 2011
Biostatistics Module: Lesson 9: Clinically Relevant Statistics
Lesson 9: Clinically Relevant Statistics
Updated: October 2011
Books
Books related to the research process.
Internet Resources: Ethics Online Modules
Internet resources related to research ethics.
Internet Resources: Outcome Measures
Internet resources related to outcome measures.