AIA Research Academy

Hypothesis Hustle: How to Craft your Research Question Hypothesis

with Wendy Maddocks, RN, DHlthSc

Learner Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of crafting a clear hypothesis
• Develop a clear research hypothesis related to aromatherapy research
• Identify key research methodologies to answer your research hypothesis

Undertaking some research can be a very scary step, for new and experienced researchers. This webinar will help you to take those initial steps, and will explore what a hypothesis is, what is the best methodology to answer your research hypothesis. Having a carefully crafted research question will help you to keep focussed when you dive deeply into your research.

Wendy is an experienced registered nurse and academic, researcher and aromatherapy practitioner. She holds New Zealand's first doctorate where aromatherapy was explored in a  clinical setting. Wendy has published widely internationally over the last 30 years. Wendy taught aromatherapy and integrative health care and currently works full time in as an academic in health in a University in New Zealand as well as running a consulting company called Aromatic Adventures. Wendy is on the Executive Committee of the NZ Register of Holistic Aromatherapists, is a Fellow of ICAN (International Clinical Aromatherapy Network) and on the International Scientific Committee for the Gattefosse Foundation, and a reviewer for a number of journals. Wendy is passionate about advancing evidence based Aromatherapy.