steps in conducting research

identify and define the research problem

define the variables to be studied

identify attributes of the variables

construct a research design, areas include of concern

design the plan for data analysis

plan for the administratice aspect of the research

process the collected data

chapter 1 introduction

funnel shaped

in building the framework

conceptual framework

assess the quality and validity of the included studies using the pre-defined method

develop data extraction from into which study information and outcome data can be extracted, checked & verified

select those studies which meet the pre-defined inclusion criteria

develop a comprehensive search strategy and undertake systematic searches of the literature

pre-specify the type of studies to be included, the methods of collating, appraising and analysing data

in consultation/collaboration with the clinical community, commissioners and patient/public representatives

key stages in systematic review- the process

overview of steps in SRMA

it uses explicit, ststematic methods that are selected with a view to minimizing bias, thus providing more reliable findings fron which conclusions can be drawn and decisions made

attempts to collate all empirical evidincr that fits pre specied elegibility criteria in order to answer a specific research question

is a review in which there is comprehensive search for relevant studies on a specific topic

food, technology, safety and security