Components of a Research Study
Example: The purpose of the study was to create awareness of the Ebola outbreak, to provide statistical data to give an accurate account of the scope of the outbreak, and to identify known methods to minimize exposure, recognize symptoms, and prevent outbreaks.
What are the study variables?
a. What are the independent and dependent study variables?
Example: The study collected data that observed changes in the number of people becoming infected by the Ebola virus by varying amounts of education/awareness being facilitated by the American Red Cross. The amount of education/awareness given by the American Red Cross is the independent variable while the number of people who were or were not infected after public awareness efforts is the dependent variable.
Identify the research question and/or hypothesis.
a. Was a research question or hypothesis provided in the article? If so, what? If not, why?
