Deck 4: Defining Specific Aims

Question 1

A goal or objective statement for a clinical or population health research project usually states the exposures, diseases or outcomes, and/or populations that will be the focus of the study.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

When writing independent objectives, the specific aims should be interrelated and dependent on one another.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which of the following is sketched out using boxes and arrows that illustrate the various relationships that will be evaluated during the study?

A) Conceptual framework
B) Theoretical framework
C) Experimental framework
D) Perceptual framework

Answer 3

A

Question 4

At what point should the researcher identify three or more specific objectives that stem from the main study goal?

A) Prior to the literature review
B) After completion of the abstract
C) After finalizing the overarching study goal
D) Prior to development of a conceptual model

Question 5

What is a good way to evaluate if a new research project is likely to be successfully completed?

A) Replication study
B) External validity study
C) Feasibility study
D) Primary study