What is evidence? Flashcards
1
Q
What does Sackett et al. (1996) say we need for
evidence-based medicine?
A
To integrate individual expertise with the best external evidence
2
Q
What does IMRaD stand for?
A
Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion
3
Q
How do I suggest you quickly “read” an academic
article?
A
Read the abstract and purpose statement, glance through the methods
for any key sentences, look at the figures and tables for a few minutes, and read
key paragraphs in the Discussion and Conclusion
4
Q
What are the two good reasons to do a case study?
A
For the elaborate details one can provide by focusing on one case, or
because the case is so extraordinary that its description may inform others who
encounter something similar
