RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 How to Come Up With a Good Research Question: Framing the Hypothesis
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP 1195
OP 1198
VO 49
IS 10
A1 Charles G Durbin, Jr
YR 2004
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/49/10/1195.abstract
AB Having a questioning attitude is the fist step in the research process. Research begins with a question, which leads to a hypothesis. Questions abound in our daily clinical lives. Most quality research consists of comparisons. By carefully selecting a comparison group or condition, the quality of the research project can be improved. By including in the hypothesis the comparison group, the experiment can be focused and the analysis simplified. The best questions come from the investigator's subject of interest. When starting a research project, start small and choose an experienced mentor.