• Included Activities:

  • Literature Review
  • Research Design
  • Funding & Grant Application

  Key Competencies:

  • Research Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Methodological Understanding
  • Writing
  • Budgeting
  • Persuasion

  Rationale:
  These activities are at the forefront of any research project and require a solid foundation in research methodology, as well as strong writing and planning skills. Those interested and competent in these areas would be involved in setting the direction of the research and ensuring its feasibility.

Included Activities:

• Data Collection
• Data Analysis

Key Competencies:

• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Technical Skills
• Statistical Analysis
• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail

Rationale:
Both these categories involve data but at different stages. Data collection requires the actual gathering of data, while data analysis involves the interpretation of this data. Skills like attention to detail, technical proficiency, and analytical capabilities are critical in these stages.

Included Activities:

• Interpretation of Results
• Dissemination & Outreach

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Writing
• Communication
• Public Speaking
• Networking
• Consultative Skills

Rationale:
These categories involve the translation of research findings into comprehensible formats and disseminating them to a broader audience. Thus, strong communication skills—both written and verbal—are vital, along with the ability to interpret and discuss complex data.

Included Activities:

• Ethical Oversight
• Project Management & Logistics

Key Competencies:

• Ethical Understanding
• Decision-making
• Time Management
• Budgeting
• Team Leadership

Rationale:
Both these categories concern the responsible and effective management of the research project. Whether it's adhering to ethical guidelines or ensuring the project stays on schedule and within budget, skills like decision-making, time management, and leadership are essential.

By grouping the research activities in this manner, you can create a more streamlined and focused personality quiz. Each major type can have its own subset of questions designed to probe for the competencies listed, providing a multi-dimensional analysis of where a patient research partner might best contribute.