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Methodology & Study Design Flashcards

1
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2 categories of general study design

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qualitative

quanitative

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2 categories of numerical studies

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quantitative studies

interventional or observational

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random or forced allocation to study groups

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interventional study

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no random or forced allocation to study groups

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observational study

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types of experimental studies

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pre-clinical/animal studies

phase 0 - 4

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in general observational studies cannot ______ ?

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prove causality

interventional can

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7
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types of observational studies in order of increasing evidence

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case report/series
ecological
cross-sectional
case-control
cohort
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what is the most useful and appropriate study design?

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it depends

the best study design is the one that best answers the primary question of the research hypothesis

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9
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what criteria are considered when choosing study design? (7)

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perspective of hypothesis
ability to randomize
ethics
practicality/efficiency
cost
validity of data
applicability (generalizability)
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10
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population vs. study population

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study population = sample size

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3 perspectives taken by the null hypothesis

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superiority
noninferiority
equalness

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types of sampling schemes

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probability samples

non-probability sampling

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types of probability sampling (6)

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simple random sampling
systematic rs
stratified simple rs
stratified disproportionate rs
multistage rs
cluster multistage rs
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type of non-probability sampling

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quasi systematic or convenience sampling

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random number generator use

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simple random sampling

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sampling by choosing every 5th number given by a random number generator

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systematic random sampling

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sampling that stratifies by desired characteristics then uses a random number generator

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stratified simple random sampling

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use of stratified simple random sampling on a population that does not have the desired proportional percentages

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stratified disproportionate random sampling

weighted sampling

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simple random sampling at multiple stages

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multi-stage random sampling

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simple random sampling at multiple stages within a cluster of the desired element

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cluster multi-stage random sampling

21
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some known or unknown order to the sampling which can introduce bias

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quasi systematic sampling also called convenience sampling

22
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what does external validity represent?

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the ability to generalize the findings to the population

23
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define equipoise

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genuine confidence that an intervention may be worthwhile in order to use it in humans

confidence that the benefits outweigh the risks

24
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what is the difference between consent and assent?

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consent you can give yourself

assent is given by a legal guardian

in both ways you must be mentally capable of knowing what you are being enrolled in

25
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what must be met in order for a study to begin? what subject does this represent?

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principles of bioethics

ethics

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principles of bioethics

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autonomy
beneficence
justice
Nonmaleficence

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define autonomy principle of bioethics

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participants must be able to decide for themselves and must be able to understand the risks and benefits

w/o influence, coercion, financial manipulation, etc.

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define beneficence principle of bioethics

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the intervention must be to improve the individual not society

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define justice principle of bioethics

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equal and fair treatment regardless of patient characteristics

ex. gender, age, race, etc.

30
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define Nonmaleficence principle of bioethics

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do no harm

31
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3 things the researcher must not do…..according to the Nonmaleficence principle of bioethics

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withhold info from patient

provide false info to patient

exhibit professional incompetence

32
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issuing of the Belmont report

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1978

issued by the national commission for protection of human subjects of biomedical and behavioral research

33
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the Belmont report

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3 guiding principles of research methods

  1. respect for persons
  2. beneficence
  3. justice
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Belmont - respect for persons

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research is voluntary and subjects can be anonymous

35
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beneficence - Belmont report

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the potential benefits outweigh the risks

36
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justice - Belmont report

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risks and benefits are equally distributed

37
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who determines if a study is ethical?

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IRB

also called ethics committee

38
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what does IRB stand for?

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institutional review board

39
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what is IRB’s goal?

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to protect the subject

40
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what are levels of IRB review?

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  1. exempt
  2. expedited
  3. full board
41
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key concepts of exempt level

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use of existing data
no personal identifiers
virtually no risk

42
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key concepts of expedited level

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very low risk
no invasive interventions
no personal identifiers

43
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key concepts of full board level

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used for all interventional studies
higher than minimal risk
entire board reviews methods

44
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who enforces the rulings of the IRB?

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OHRP

45
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what does OHRP stand for?

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office of human research protections

46
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who monitors that study during it’s conductance?

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DSMB

47
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what does DSMB stand for?

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data safety and monitoring board

48
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role of DSMB

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not involved in study conduct
just review data as it comes it to make sure it complies with ethical principles
harm of the study can be positive or negative

49
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what are the two types of harm that DSMB can use to shut down a study?

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positive —- the benefits are so good that it is unethical to not allow the placebo group to have access to it

negative —- the consequences are so great that it is unethical to continue putting the subjects at risk

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