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GENERATING WORKING HYPOTHESES FOR ORIGINAL RESEARCH STUDIES

Authors :
Vikas Agarwal
Durga Prasanna Misra
Source :
Central Asian Journal of Medical Hypotheses and Ethics, Vol 1, Iss 1, Pp 14-19 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, 2020.

Abstract

A hypothesis is a statement of the expected outcome of a research study, generally based on analysis of prior published knowledge, or with reference to the previous work of the investigators. The hypothesis forms the foundation of a research proposal. A study based, and planned, on a sound hypothesis may have a greater likelihood of meaningfully contributing to science. After the generation of a hypothesis, it is equally important to appropriately design and adequately power a study (by ensuring a sufficient sample size) in order to test the hypothesis. Adhering to principles discussed forthwith shall help young researchers to generate and test their own hypotheses, and these are best learnt with experience.

Details

ISSN :
27089800
Volume :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Central Asian Journal of Medical Hypotheses and Ethics
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....6258c1a9741737373719b49b04d5bb39
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.47316/cajmhe.2020.1.1.02