The Different Elements of the Methodological Framework Included in the Research

question 14

True/False

The different elements of the methodological framework included in the research proposal are: a statement of the research methodology to be used and a justification for the choice of methodology; detail of the population of the study, the sample and sampling method, if a sample is used; and an explanation of the proposed data collection methods. The issues of validity and reliability are explored and there is an engagement generally with the concept of triangulation.

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Definitions:

Prevents Aspiration

The prevention of foreign substances from entering the airway and lungs, which can cause aspiration pneumonia or choking.

Prevents Air Escape

A characteristic of certain medical devices or procedural techniques designed to prevent the unintended release of air from the respiratory system or other body cavities.

Partially Deflated Cuff

A term used in medical settings, referring to an adjustable band (often part of a blood pressure cuff or endotracheal tube) that is not fully inflated to allow some degree of airflow or blood flow.

Exhaled Tidal Volume

The volume of air expelled from the lungs during a normal breath, a parameter often measured in respiratory assessments and ventilatory support to gauge lung health and function.