Week 1

Question 1

What is the result of combining qualitative and quantitative data

Answer 1

Mixed methods

Question 2

What is the broad difference between quantitative and qualitative

Answer 2

Quantitative is your statistics, numbers and data

Qualitative is typically how people perceive things

Question 3

What are the principles of EBP

Answer 3

• Best Research Evidence
  
  • Professional and Clinical Experience
  • Information from the practice context
    Client’s values and circumstances

Question 4

What are some factors influencing best practice

Answer 4

Considering client values 
Clinical expertise 
Using the best scientific evidence 
Basing practices off research 
Understanding culture 
Advocating for other bodies outside health care e.g. the legal system

Question 5

What is the difference between internal and external validity

Answer 5

Internal validity means that no other variables are effecting the dependent variable

External validity is the extent to which the results are generalizable

Question 6

What is the difference between an independent and dependent variable

Answer 6

Independent is being manipulated, changed and controlled

Dependent is being measured

Question 7

What are the 5 steps of EBP

Answer 7

Ask
Acquire 
Appraise 
Apply 
Assess

Question 8

What is the result of combining qualitative and quantitative data

Answer 8

Mixed methods