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. 2010 Feb;31(1):25–28.

Table.

Kilpatrick’s Seven Rules of Research.

  • Don’t be afraid of asking daft questions

  • Don’t assume someone has already studied it

  • If the question makes you curious, the chances are other people will also want to know the answer too

  • If the study looks difficult, try to think laterally

  • Jump on unusual findings or promising leads

  • Some of the most interesting studies are cheap to perform

  • Get it published