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Which one of the following sets of terms correctly matches qualitative and quantitative criteria for evaluating research reports?

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Credibility, internal validity

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Which one of the following terms describes a philosophical approach where reason, or logic, is considered the only source of knowledge, independent of experience?

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Rationalism

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Which one of the following of data is considered a demographic ?

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Gender

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Which one of the following studies is better suited to qualitative research?

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Reasons why people seek alternative health care options

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Which of The following questions is only relevant to the evaluation of a quantitative research article?

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Are tables and graphs clearly labeled?

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A number calculated by adding all scores pertaining to a set of data and dividing it by the total number of scores describes which one of the following terms?

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Average or mean

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Which one of the following terms describes parameters that we control, manipulate or measure in the process of scientific experimentation?

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Variables

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Which one of the following types of research studies constitutes the gold standard in medical research?

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Randomized controlled trials

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Which one of the following is classified as a descriptive study?

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Qualitative

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Which one of the following types of research studies provides the strongest cause – effect evidence?

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Systematic review

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Which one of the following statements best describes reflection on – action?

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Careful consideration of what one does to improve practice

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Which one of the following types of clinical studies is LEAST likely to lend itself to statistical analysis?

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Qualitative

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Which one of the following statements best describes reflection in – action?

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Making modifications to treatment and client care as you work

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Which one of the following statements regarding experimental variables is TRUE?

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Researcher ability to accurately measure variables differs.

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Which one of the following terms describes the ability of a scientist to replicate experimentation and results of another based on written reports?

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Reproducibility

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Which one of the following statements regarding decision – making and critical thinking is TRUE?

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Reasoning in the clinical context is associated with data analysis

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Research capacity includes which of the following abilities?

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Design and conduct studies

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Which one of the following describes the conclusions section of a research study?

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Deductions relating results and research questions or hypotheses

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Which one of the following statements describes knowledge claims?

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Statements of facts that depict beliefs about natural phenomena

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Which of the following types of journal articles is a literature review?

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Systematic review

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Which one of the following types of research study is said to be explanatory?

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Clinical trial

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The purpose of a quantitative study is described in which one of the following statements?

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Demonstrates a clear cause – effect relationship of an intervention – outcome

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Which one of the following terms indicates that the outcomes of a research study may pertain to a larger population?

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External validity

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Which one of the following statements best describes clinical decision – making?

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Systematic approach to problem-solving and client care

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Which one of the following statements describes a control group?

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Patients receiving a placebo

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Which one of the following statements names the purpose of a qualitative study?

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Investigates an area where little is presently known about a topic

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Which one of the following terms describes a scientific approach to knowledge based on sense experience, or evidence?

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Empiricism

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Which one of the following describes the methods and procedures section of a research study?

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Detailed description of protocols used to conduct the research

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Which one of the following terms indicates that a research study has provided evidence of a possible cause – effect relationship?

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Internal validity

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Which one of the following describes the results section of a research study?

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Data presentation and analysis

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Which one of the following terms describes research based on accurate and clear depiction of participant perspectives?

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Credibility

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Which one of the following is a basic assumption of qualitative methodology.

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Truth is subjective, or in the eyes of the beholder

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Which one of the following is a basic assumption of quantitative methodology?

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Conclusions can be based on statistical data analysis

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Which one of the following is a possible title for a quantitative research study?

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Emotional stress and incidence of migraine headaches

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Which one of the following sets of data includes demographics?

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Age, gender, ethnicity, education

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Which one of the following statements regarding studies that constitutes the gold standard in medical research is TRUE?

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Participants are randomly assigned to study or control groups

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When evaluating the quality of a journal article which one of the following questions do you need to consider?

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Is the study design relevant to the research question?

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The ability to locate and evaluate research findings and assess their applicability to practice describes which one of the following terms?

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Research literacy

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Which one of the following describes the purpose of quantitative studies?

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Collect, organize and analyze statistical data to support a hypothesis .

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Which one of the following terms identifies random assignment procedures?

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Arbitrary assignment of participants to a group

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Descriptive studies are described in which one of the following statements?

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Often used when a new area of research emerges by providing initial data

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Which one of the following statements describes instrumentation?

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Changes in the ability of a researcher to conduct a study

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Quantitative research is best suited to which one of the following studies?

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The incidence of type two diabetes in North America

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Which one of the following statements is typical of unreviewed publications?

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Quality depends on the knowledge and integrity of the author

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Which one of the following statements describes the abstract section of a research study?

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Which one of the following statements describes the abstract section of a research study?

45
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Research providing further corroboration of cause – effect relationships found in case studies, describes which one of the following types of study design?

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Case series

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A case series is described in which one of the following statements?

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Combines cases related to the same treatment

47
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Which one of the following statements best describes qualitative research?

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Research methods based on collection and evaluation of narrative data

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Which one of the following statements describes statistical validity?

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Assesses the reliability – credibility of quantitative results

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Find the correct answer to question 45

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