For the research questions:
In older adults, does resistance training improve memory?
P (Population): older adults
I (Intervention): resistance training
C (Comparison): not specified
O (Outcome): improved memory
After developing your question, identify the main concepts. Brainstorm keywords for each concept. Then, connect your keywords to build a strategy using connectors called Booleans (AND, OR, NOT).
For example:
Boolean Operators
Connectors |
Example |
Results |
AND |
older adults AND resistance training AND memory |
Results will contain all the terms. |
OR |
older adults OR geriatrics |
Results will contain either term. |
NOT |
seniors NOT high school |
Results eliminate a term. |