Final - Key Terms

Question 1

confounding variable

Answer 1

-extraneous variable that correlates with both the independent and dependent variables
-potentially distorting relationships

Question 2

double-blind study

Answer 2

-neither the researchers nor the participant knows which treatment the participant is receiving
-helps reduce bias in research

Question 3

independent variable

Answer 3

-variable that is manipulated or changed by research

Question 4

dependent variable

Answer 4

-variable that is measured to observe the effect of the independent variable

Question 5

knowledge translation

Answer 5

-process of moving research findings into practice (to improve health outcomes)

Question 6

Meta-analysis

Answer 6

-statistical technique that combines the results of multiple studies to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon

Question 7

Member checking

Answer 7

-technique used in qualitative research
-ensures researcher’s interpretations accurately reflect the participant’s experiences and perspectives

Question 8

P-hacking

Answer 8

-manipulating data analysis procedures to achieve a desire P-value
-often leads to false positive results

Question 9

qualitative research

Answer 9

-explores experiences, perspectives, and meanings using non-numerical data

Question 10

quantitative research

Answer 10

-focuses on measuring and analyzing numerical data to test hypotheses and establish relationships btwn variables

Question 11

systematic review

Answer 11

-comprehensive and rigorous review of existing literature on a specific research question

Question 12

triangulation

Answer 12

-using multiple data sources or methods to enhance the credibility and trustworthiness of qualitative research findings