CCP 104 - Introduction to Research Evidence Flashcards
Define “Specificity”
- Rules out false positives
- The ability to correctly identify those who have the target condition
ie: Testing for HIV and test is 90% specific the test will be right 90% of the time
Define “Sensitivity”
- Rules in true positives
- The ability to correctly identify those who DO NOT have the target condition
Define “Evidence-Based Medicine”
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Define the “PICO” approach as is pertains to research
P - What is the relevancy patient population?
I - What intervention is being considered?
C - What is the comparison intervention or patient population?
O - What is the outcome?
Define the “Parallel Group Comparison” approach as is pertains to research
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Define the “Paired or Matched Comparison” approach as is pertains to research
a
Define the “Within Subject Comparison” approach as is pertains to research
a
Define “Single Blinded” as is pertains to research
a
Define “Double Blinded” as is pertains to research
a
Define “Crossover” as is pertains to research
a
Define “Placebo Controlled” as is pertains to research
a
Define “Factorial Design” as is pertains to research
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