Research part 1

Research can be grouped into which areas below. 

• Lifestyle factors 

• Health conditions 

• Social Care and Welfare needs

• To make money for the organisation

What is considered as Primary Research?

• Interviews

• Focus groups

• case studies

• questionnaires

What does it mean to conduct a literature review?

• Use the internet to search for information on the topic.

• An assessment of existing research on the topic.

• Interviewing a range of participants to gather information.

• Engage with Industry to gather information on the topic.

What ethical principles should be considered when carrying out research?

Identify 2

Which of the following are not considered reliable sources?

• The Sun newspaper

• Wikipedia 

• Nursing Midwifery Council 

• Article from Cancer Research UK

What does the term research rationale mean?

What is the purpose of research? Think of 2 reasons.  

What is another name for research rationale?

Ensuring that research does not cause any harm, is called what?

Which of the following are considered health issues?

• increase in cancer rates

• housing issues leading to poor health

• diet and exercise

• treatment for dementia