The phrase "research rationale" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used to explain why an area of research is worth pursuing, and to provide evidence of why it is valuable. For example: The research rationale for this project is that it will provide insights into the impact of modern technology on communication among teenagers, which will help inform future policies in this area.
The researchers recognise the implicit complexity of maintaining a neutral standpoint, particularly as the research rationale set by the funders was to identify solutions to help mainstream telehealth.
We also describe an integrative research rationale for liver fluke control better aligned with sustainable health development.
This paper shows the research rationale and design for these three case-control studies.
The research rationale was the general lack of empirical data on the place and role of CHBC in African health systems in a context of changing health care demands and international health strategies.
This interpretation has some merit, as we would wish to inflict minimal pain and distress, irrespective of benefit or risk, particularly for non-consenting individuals such as babies and young children who would have little or no appreciation of the research rationale or benefits.
Despite extensive research, the rationale behind the existence of multiple cyclase families still remains unclear.
The stated aim of the qualitative research, the rationale for including qualitative research, and the language used to describe the relationship between the qualitative research and the trial were extracted verbatim.
We assessed whether or not each paper reported the following components: a clearly defined research question, rationale for the study design, a well defined sampling strategy and clear description of data collection.
Inclusion of nurses on boards (NOB) to enhance health care transformation is recommended; however, there is no research-based rationale for NOB.
The rationale was research: research into sickness, research into the functions of the brain and research into depression and mental illness.
Our qualitative research illustrates the rationale behind consent preferences, and narrows the field given the breadth of consent options discussed with parents.
