What is the difference between research and audit?
The differences between research and audit are as follows. Research Audit Discovers the right thing to do Determine whether the right thing is being done A series of “one-off” projects A cyclical series of reviews Collects complex data Collects routine data Experiment rigorously defined Review of what clinicians actually do Often possible to generalise the findings Not possible to generalise from the findings If your project has a research focus, ensure you have agreed this with your tutor. Research should not be overly exhaustive but should include clear findings and recommendations. Further research may be one of your conclusions if you are auditing on a particular area.
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