DNP 801 Topic 5 DQ 2
How do you determine if the conclusions of empirical
research are logically supported or not? Do conclusions
that are not logically supported invalidate the entire
study? Why or why not? How might you address utilizing
studies or information from studies with unsupported
conclusions?
Logically supported conclusions of empirical research exist when the two
variables being studied can produce “research reproducibility” (Goodman,
Fanelli, Ioannidis, 2016, p. 1). In short, this means the research results can
be reproduced if the study were to be repeated. Research conclusions, if not
supported, are not necessarily invalid. When the research is done suitably,
an unsupported conclusion is considered a failed attempt at proving the
hypothesis, not strictly invalid (Goodman, et al., 2016). Utilizing studies with
unsupported conclusions requires understanding the study’s results. For
example, an unsupported conclusion may warrant another research study,
albeit being unsupported in the current study. However, if the study is
unsupported related to lack of ethical standards, bias, inability to produce
research reproducibility, etc., this is an invalid conclusion and typically
should not be utilized (Goodman, et al., 2016). As there remains forward
momentum to examine and enhance the reliability of research, it is more
important than ever accurate study interpretation be done (Goodman, et al.,
2016).
Goodman, S. N., Fanelli, D., & Ioannidis, J. P. A. (2016). What does research
reproducibility mean? Science Translational Medicine, 8(341), 341ps12-
341ps12. doi:10.1126/scitranslmed.aaf5027
How do you determine if the conclusions of empirical
research are logically supported or not? Do conclusions
that are not logically supported invalidate the entire
study? Why or why not? How might you address utilizing
studies or information from studies with unsupported
conclusions?
Logically supported conclusions of empirical research exist when the two
variables being studied can produce “research reproducibility” (Goodman,
Fanelli, Ioannidis, 2016, p. 1). In short, this means the research results can
be reproduced if the study were to be repeated. Research conclusions, if not
supported, are not necessarily invalid. When the research is done suitably,
an unsupported conclusion is considered a failed attempt at proving the
hypothesis, not strictly invalid (Goodman, et al., 2016). Utilizing studies with
unsupported conclusions requires understanding the study’s results. For
example, an unsupported conclusion may warrant another research study,
albeit being unsupported in the current study. However, if the study is
unsupported related to lack of ethical standards, bias, inability to produce
research reproducibility, etc., this is an invalid conclusion and typically
should not be utilized (Goodman, et al., 2016). As there remains forward
momentum to examine and enhance the reliability of research, it is more
important than ever accurate study interpretation be done (Goodman, et al.,
2016).
Goodman, S. N., Fanelli, D., & Ioannidis, J. P. A. (2016). What does research
reproducibility mean? Science Translational Medicine, 8(341), 341ps12-
341ps12. doi:10.1126/scitranslmed.aaf5027
