topic: [[Researching]] created: 2023-02-22 *Keys to an idea moving from a vague question to a publication.* "Key points • Think about conceptual and theoretical frameworks when formulating research question(s). • There are many methodological choices - **select the most appropriate approach to answer your research question.** • The study is often only as good as the outcome measure. • Publish the study in the journal that will be read by your target audience." (Boet et al., 2012, p. 168) ![[CleanShot 2023-02-22 at 14.55.11.jpg]] This matters because your research design should best support the research question. There is a [[Design thinking]] dance between the research question, the data that can be collected, the context you are in, and the time you have to get you to the final research design. tags: #note/idea #on/research | #on/design | #on/questions ##### Sources: Boet, S., Sharma, S., Goldman, J., & Reeves, S. (2012). Review article: Medical education research: an overview of methods. _Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal Canadien d’anesthésie_, _59_(2), 159–170. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-011-9635-y](https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-011-9635-y)