Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Implementation of a scientific project

Definition:
A scientific project is considered to be successful if it is fulfilling two items:-
1. Evidence was established to confirm the idea.
2. Both evidence and idea are complementary and additive.

Cornerstones:
1. Question or problem:
- define the question or problem in a simple and short phrase.
- why do you want to solve it? Consequently define the aims.
- analyse the parameters of problem, enumerate the closely relevant citations, and select the logic solutions.
- Solutions should be arranged in a descending manner (logistic).

2. Unbiased self evaluation:
- check the format of problem, solutions, citations and all parameters of study in non-biased way as if you are evaluating the work of others.
- repeat this transparent evaluation many times in different moods and situations.

3. Avoid the illusive conclusions: It may be due to:-
- false or irrelevant solution.
- non-expert citations which may be famous OR refusal a citation from an expert non-famous person (because of lack of credibility).
- non-biologic associations.
- rapid and absolute generalizations without any clinical or statistical significance.
- use of hot topics in society that need urgent solutions.

4. Brilliance in mathematics and statistics.

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