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Classifying basic research designs.

G L Burkett1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City 37614.

Family Medicine
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study proposes a three-dimensional research design typology for family medicine, clarifying terminology for exploratory, descriptive, and analytic objectives, time frames, and observational or interventional approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Medicine Research
  • Research Methodology
  • Scientific Study Design

Background:

  • Family medicine research faces terminology confusion due to diverse topics and interdisciplinary influences.
  • Existing research design classifications lack uniformity and clear underlying logic.
  • Textbooks often fail to specify classification dimensions or reasoning for research designs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a clear, three-dimensional typology for classifying basic research designs in family medicine.
  • To provide a framework for understanding and teaching research design concepts.
  • To offer a basis for developing a more uniform research design classification system.

Main Methods:

  • A three-dimensional typology is proposed to characterize study designs.
  • Dimension 1: Nature of research objective (exploratory, descriptive, analytic).
  • Dimension 2: Time frame (retrospective, cross-sectional, prospective).
  • Dimension 3: Investigator intervention (observational, interventional).

Main Results:

  • The proposed typology offers a systematic way to classify research designs.
  • It addresses the nature of the research objective, time frame, and investigator intervention.
  • This framework aids in understanding the fundamental qualities of any study design.

Conclusions:

  • The three-dimensional typology can enhance teaching of basic research design.
  • It assists researchers in making informed decisions when planning studies.
  • This classification system provides a foundation for future development of uniform terminology.

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