Significance of Research design
Research design is the overall plan or framework for conducting a research study. It encompasses the methods and procedures used for data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Various designs exist, including randomized clinical trials, qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and quasi-experimental approaches. A well-structured design ensures a systematic, valid, and reliable investigation, minimizing errors and maximizing the integrity of the findings across disciplines like Ayurveda, Psychiatry, Health Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Religion.
Synonyms: Study design, Research methodology, Experimental design, Research framework, Methodology, Experimental setup, Research plan, Study framework
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Hindu concept of 'Research design'
In Hinduism, research design encompasses structured methodologies for data collection and analysis. Examples include randomized controlled trials, open-label studies, and observational studies. These designs assess interventions like yoga or traditional treatments, often employing pre- and post-testing.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) The research design involves selecting 30 patients by simple randomized methods for a single study within a single group with Kumkumadi Tailam Marsha Nasya.[1] (2) This is a randomized open label controlled clinical study with pre and post test design, according to the provided text.[2] (3) This section outlines the study's design, including the division of patients into groups, the treatments administered, and the duration of the study.[3] (4) The study was designed as a Randomized clinical trial, where patients with Karshya were randomly divided into two groups to compare the effects of different treatments, and it included specific investigations.[4] (5) This refers to the methodology used in the study, which is an open-label randomized comparative clinical trial, indicating the approach to the research.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) The present study is a randomized comparative clinical study, and also an interventional type.[6] (2) The approach adopted in a study that examined the impact of a yoga program on the well-being of school students.[7] (3) It is an observational clinical study, patients was assign into three group consisting of 10 patients each excluding dropouts with pre, mid and post test study design.[8]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This refers to the systematic review approach that was used to collect data from various sources to assess the effectiveness of different medical interventions.[9]
The concept of Research design in scientific sources
Research design is the overall strategy or plan for conducting a study. It includes methods for data collection and analysis, aiming to logically integrate study components, ensure validity, and answer research questions.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Refers to the structured approach and methodology used to conduct research on the regulatory challenges of the hydrogen economy.[10] (2) The research design used both primary data from household surveys in selected districts and control areas and secondary data from published sources to study the adoption of Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) technology.[11] (3) Research Design involves qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches, as outlined in a publication by SAGE Publications Inc.[12] (4) It is also suggested that in future research it would also be desirable to explore avenues of research using quantitative ones of these concepts.[13] (5) This is the overall strategy that a researcher chooses to integrate the different components of a study in a coherent and logical way; therefore research design is important.[14]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Refers to a qualitative approach based on the principles of grounded theory, chosen for the present study to explore personal experiences, values, and attitudes.[15] (2) The research design for this study is a cross-sectional analytical study, which involves collecting data from patients with diabetes at a single point in time to analyze the relationships between different variables.[16] (3) It refers to the overall plan and structure of a study, including the methods, procedures, and participants, to address the research questions.[17] (4) Research design is the overall plan or strategy for conducting a research study, and according to its procedure and strategy phase, the overall research design is schematised in Figure 2.[18] (5) A combination of qualitative and quantitative data used in cooperation with the Networking Center for School Catering and the Berlin Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family.[19]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Research design refers to the overall strategy used to conduct a study, and a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive research design was used in this study.[20] (2) It is a quasi-experimental approach, involving a pre- and post-test with one group, to evaluate the impact of a teaching program.[21] (3) It encompasses qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches, suggesting a comprehensive approach to the methodology.[22] (4) The framework of the study, which involved a cohort of first-year medical students.[23] (5) Research design was followed to gain an understanding of the factors influencing late antenatal care booking through the lens of pregnant women in the Tshwane district, and it was a qualitative, explorative and descriptive design.[24]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Research design refers to the structure of a study, and this study employed a prospective cohort design using non-probability sampling to determine factors associated with DVT.[25] (2) This refers to the plan and method used to conduct the study, which in this case is a single-arm pre-and post-test research design.[26] (3) This is a cross-sectional study conducted from April to May 2020, designed to determine the level of knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and behaviors.[27] (4) This outlines the study's aim to identify predictors of cerebral infarction after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in patients treated with surgical clipping.[28] (5) Research design is the non-blinded randomised controlled trial (RCT) design used in this study.[29]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) The plan and structure of the research, to which R.H.M. and A.J.R. contributed, along with the implementation, analysis, and writing of the manuscript.[30] (2) The research design employed in-depth interviews with child welfare officers, street-shops owners, children on the street, and dyads of a parental figure and a child on the street of Ibadan.[31] (3) A cross-sectional survey was undertaken at two time points.[32] (4) This refers to the framework, which is the grounded theory methodology, that was employed to achieve the aims of the study, to generate theories for areas where there is a lack of evidence.[33] (5) These are the methods and strategies used to conduct studies, with limited and outdated designs contributing to the underreporting of data.[34]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Creswell (2009) wrote about research design qualitative and mixed methods approaches.[35] (2) The research design implemented involves a qualitative approach to understand the context of clinical teaching and learning, without manipulating the setting.[36] (3) This descriptive epidemiological study used a crosssectional design to deter mine the prevalence of comorbidities associated with HAART during the period June 2007 to July 2008.[37] (4) This is often poorly developed and/or described, which makes comparison between the effects of educational approaches or techniques impossible.[38] (5) Research design is mentioned in the context of assessing the efficacy of a treatment modality, and eliminating as many variables as possible.[39]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) It is employed in this study to improve girls’ psychosocial well-being and behavior regarding menstruation significantly.[40] (2) This refers to the overall plan and structure of a study, including the methods used to collect and analyze data.[41] (3) This is the plan or structure of a research study, which can vary in form, including randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and peer-reviewed articles reporting original research.[42] (4) Research design refers to the overall plan for a study, and further research with a different research design should be undertaken to investigate the factors influencing the knowledge and attitude of parents regarding HPV.[43] (5) The study used a mixed-design approach of quantitative and qualitative methods to assess maternal and child health services.[44]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) The study examined the association between chronic illnesses, disability, and quality of life in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from March to May 2024.[45] (2) It refers to the open clinical trial involving 30 patients treated with Nagaradi Vati.[46] (3) It is the overall structure and plan for conducting a study, often including pretest-posttest assessments and control groups to evaluate the impact of interventions.[47] (4) Research design is the framework used to conduct a study. This study used a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design to determine the influence of patient advocacy.[48]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This study used a single-blinded, pre-test, post-test randomised controlled trial to assess the effects of the intervention.[49] (2) This refers to the overall plan or framework used to conduct a study, including the methods, data collection, and analysis techniques employed to answer research questions.[50] (3) This is the framework used in the study, including qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and contextual elements, to investigate the factors hindering PrEP uptake.[51] (4) The text highlights research design, which relates to choosing from different traditions in qualitative inquiry, suggesting a framework for structuring and conducting research projects.[52]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) The overall plan and methodology used in the study, including the selection of participants, data collection, and analysis methods.[53] (2) The cross-sectional study conducted from November 2013 to February 2014, using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire to gather information on medicinal plants used for control.[54]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) The overall plan and structure of a research study, which includes the methods, procedures, and analysis used to investigate the relationship between obesity and insulin resistance.[55]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) This outlines the systematic approach used in the study, including the DMAIC phases of Lean Six Sigma, to improve the selenium analysis process.[56]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) English language, study center, subject count, this, study protocol, dose, duration, mode of administration were important factors.[57]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) N.H. was the principal investigator, conceptualising the study and research design, developing the protocol, and supervising the project throughout.[58] (2) This quantitative study employed a quasi-experimental pretest-post-test control group design, with participants randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group.[59] (3) This was conceptualized by the principal investigator, who also developed the protocol.[60] (4) Research design was a key responsibility of the principal investigator, A.T., and involved conceptual contributions from other authors.[61] (5) This is the method and structure used to conduct a study, and it is a limitation.[62]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) A plan or strategy for conducting a research study.[63] (2) This is a key area where the relationship between researcher and participant are established and understood.[64]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) The **research design** employed was descriptive-explorative, aiming to understand people’s perceptions of devotional and worshiping songs and explore the relationships between various influencing factors.[65]