A statistical process that combines the findings from individual studies

A critical assessment and evaluation of all research studies that address a particular clinical issue

An observational study that looks at data from a population at a specific time

A group of participants with an exposure of interest and a group without are identified

Quantitative

Qualitative

The range of results in a data set

The consistency, or repeatability, of a measurement

The randomisation of participants

The blinding of the study to both participants and researchers

Explores themes in word-based data

Interviews participants to explore their values and beliefs

Concerned with empirical evidence and the findings reflect reality rather than beliefs 

Tests paramedics ability to deal with stressful situations

Cohort study

Cross-sectional study

Case-control study

Randomised controlled trial

A statistical process that combines the findings from individual studies

A critical assessment and evaluation of all research studies that address a particular clinical issue

An observational study that looks at data from a population at a specific time

A group of participants with an exposure of interest and a group without are identified

The process of removing data from a dataset that is irrelevant

The process of carefully and systematically examining research to judge its trustworthiness, and its value and relevance in a particular context. 

A style of research that incorporates multiple research designs that aims to find the true cause of an issue in healthcare

Quantitative

Qualitative

Cohort study

Randomised controlled trial

Case-control study

Cross-sectional study