studies

Question 1

quasi experimental

Answer 1

ind. variable manipulated

no randomization or control

Question 2

descriptive

Answer 2

comparative
time dimensional
cross sectional
correlational

Question 3

correlational

Answer 3

ex post facto (retrospect)
prospective
predictive
does not conclude one variable leads to another

Question 4

Time dimensional

Answer 4

retrospective
cross sectional (one specific point in time)
longitudinal

Question 5

time dimensional areas of concern

Answer 5

maturation
Hx
attrition

Question 6

Type of design influences ____ and _____ of findings to current practice being considered

Answer 6

strength and generalizability

Question 7

evidence hierarchy (9)

Answer 7

systematic review of RCT
single RCT
CT, no R
Quasi experimental
non experimental
descriptive
expert consensus
quality improvement data
program eval plan

Question 8

Levels of evidence (5)

Answer 8

meta analysis
experimental (RCT)
quasi
non experimental
case reports, clinical expertise, expert opinion

Question 9

Experimental needs (3)

Answer 9

intervention, control, randomization

Question 10

Experimental seek

Answer 10

cause and effect and their relationship

Question 11

Experimental issues

Answer 11

can variable be manipulated
hawthorne effect
feasibility
ethics

Question 12

control external validity

Answer 12

constancy of conditions
control over environment, setting, time
control over intervention via protocol

Question 13

Internal validity

Answer 13

selection
hx
maturation
attrition/mortality

Question 14

Desired sample size depends on

Answer 14

population
study design
measurement
practibility

Question 15

non experimental

Answer 15

studies occur here and now, only observational

Question 16

secondary

Answer 16

examines data obtained in another study, ask new questions

Question 17

meta analysis

Answer 17

looks at previous studies thru statistics, identifies bias, merge outcomes of independent studies