What is your dream about your school? My dream school would be complete with amazing facilities like classroom labs, pools, and gyms. A library and counselling centre would be at hand to enable students to be more familiar with their subjects and themselves. Studying in a hands-on environment allows students to use their five senses […]
Why most published research findings are false?
Why most published research findings are false? “Why Most Published Research Findings Are False” is a 2005 essay written by John Ioannidis, a professor at the Stanford School of Medicine, and published in PLOS Medicine. In simple terms, the essay states that scientists use hypothesis testing to determine whether scientific discoveries are significant. What is […]
Where is the hypothesis in a research paper?
Where is the hypothesis in a research paper? The first few paragraphs of a journal article serve to introduce the topic, to provide the author’s hypothesis or thesis, and to indicate why the research was done. A thesis or hypothesis is not always clearly labled; you may need to read through the introductory paragraphs to […]
Where can I find sources for my research paper?
Where can I find sources for my research paper? Where to Find Credible Sources for Your Research Paper Start with a simple search. Avoid Wikipedia. Use online scholarly databases such as InfoTrac, LexisNexis, and EBSCO, which provide access to the latest research in hundreds of areas. Newspapers and magazines are also rich sources of information […]
How will you identify if a topic is researchable or not?
How will you identify if a topic is researchable or not? What is the current state of research and discussion in this field/ area? How would undertaking this research contribute to knowledge in the field? What is the significance of the topic? Is it practical and doable/achievable/feasible/realistic? How do I find a new research topic? […]
How do you write a hypothesis for a research proposal?
How do you write a hypothesis for a research proposal? However, there are some important things to consider when building a compelling hypothesis. State the problem that you are trying to solve. Make sure that the hypothesis clearly defines the topic and the focus of the experiment. Try to write the hypothesis as an if-then […]
Are most published research findings false?
Are most published research findings false? There is increasing concern that in modern research, false findings may be the majority or even the vast majority of published research claims [6–8]. It can be proven that most claimed research findings are false. Here I will examine the key factors that influence this problem and some corollaries […]
What is the geography hypothesis?
What is the geography hypothesis? The geography hypothesis — which has a large following both in the popular imagination and in academia — maintains that the geography, climate, and ecology of a society’s location shape both its technology and the incentives of its inhabitants. How do you write a conclusion for geography fieldwork? Drawing evidenced […]
What is a major research paper?
What is a major research paper? The Major Research Paper (EN695) is shorter than a thesis, but still provides an opportunity to practice well-researched and sustained research on an original topic. Typically, a Major Research Paper (MRP) will range from 40-50 double-spaced pages. Is it a PhD thesis or dissertation? A doctoral thesis is a […]
What is a testable hypothesis?
What is a testable hypothesis? For a hypothesis to be testable means that it is possible to make observations that agree or disagree with it. If a hypothesis cannot be tested by making observations, it is not scientific. What is an example of a testable question? How does the weight of a toy car affect […]