Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding exploratory research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Threats to validity are not a concern in exploratory research. 
B)  Exploratory research can include randomized controlled trials. 
C)  The investigator must be able to manipulate variables. 
D)  Sample sizes are typically larger than for experimental research. 
A)  Threats to validity are not a concern in exploratory research. 
B)  Exploratory research can include randomized controlled trials. 
C)  The investigator must be able to manipulate variables. 
D)  Sample sizes are typically larger than for experimental research. D

Question 2

In a study developing a new type of measurement tool, the new tool must be compared to a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gold standard 
B)  Control group 
C)  Placebo 
D)  Cohort 
A)  Gold standard 
B)  Control group 
C)  Placebo 
D)  Cohort A

Question 3

A study that includes a group of subjects who have a condition and an age-matched group of subjects who do not have the condition is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cohort study 
B)  Case-control study 
C)  Retrospective study 
D)  Prospective study 
A)  Cohort study 
B)  Case-control study 
C)  Retrospective study 
D)  Prospective study B

Question 4

Which of the following statements is not true about exploratory research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exploratory research investigates the relationship between variables. 
B)  A correlational study is an example of exploratory research. 
C)  Exploratory research asks the question: Is a change in variable x related to a change in variable y? 
D)  Exploratory research is primarily used for intervention studies. 
A)  Exploratory research investigates the relationship between variables. 
B)  A correlational study is an example of exploratory research. 
C)  Exploratory research asks the question: Is a change in variable x related to a change in variable y? 
D)  Exploratory research is primarily used for intervention studies.

Question 5

A combination of findings that have demonstrated meaningful predictability in determining a specific condition or diagnosis would be called:

Accepted Answer

A)  A methodological study 
B)  Clinical practice guidelines 
C)  A predictive study 
D)  Correlational guidelines 
A)  A methodological study 
B)  Clinical practice guidelines 
C)  A predictive study 
D)  Correlational guidelines

Question 6

An investigator wants to determine whether a balance scale can be used in adolescents, even though the scale was designed to be used in adults. This type of study is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlational study 
B)  Predictive study 
C)  Methodological study 
D)  Clinical decision rule 
A)  Correlational study 
B)  Predictive study 
C)  Methodological study 
D)  Clinical decision rule

Question 7

Which of the following is a similarity between longitudinal and cross-sectional studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both types are classified as experimental studies. 
B)  Both types include a group of subjects called a cohort. 
C)  Both types can be designed as either retrospective or prospective studies. 
D)  Both types follow subjects over a period of time. 
A)  Both types are classified as experimental studies. 
B)  Both types include a group of subjects called a cohort. 
C)  Both types can be designed as either retrospective or prospective studies. 
D)  Both types follow subjects over a period of time.

Question 8

A study that collects data from medical records of patients who were previously treated at a facility is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prospective study 
B)  Longitudinal study 
C)  Cross-sectional study 
D)  Retrospective study 
A)  Prospective study 
B)  Longitudinal study 
C)  Cross-sectional study 
D)  Retrospective study

Question 9

A research study design that investigates multiple groups of subjects at one point in time is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-sectional study 
B)  Retrospective study 
C)  Longitudinal study 
D)  Case-control study 
A)  Cross-sectional study 
B)  Retrospective study 
C)  Longitudinal study 
D)  Case-control study

Question 10

Which of the following is true of a cohort study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is considered an observational study 
B)  Must be designed as a prospective study 
C)  Is considered a cross-sectional study 
D)  Includes a control group 
A)  Is considered an observational study 
B)  Must be designed as a prospective study 
C)  Is considered a cross-sectional study 
D)  Includes a control group

Question 11

A study that calculates an outcome based upon the relationship between variables is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Longitudinal study 
B)  Cohort study 
C)  Prospective study 
D)  Predictive study 
A)  Longitudinal study 
B)  Cohort study 
C)  Prospective study 
D)  Predictive study

Question 12

A study designed to develop an assessment tool for use in clinical practice is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlational study 
B)  Predictive study 
C)  Methodological study 
D)  Clinical decision rule 
A)  Correlational study 
B)  Predictive study 
C)  Methodological study 
D)  Clinical decision rule

Question 13

A group of subjects followed over time and grouped together based on a factor such as age is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Population 
B)  Cohort 
C)  Control 
D)  Cases 
A)  Population 
B)  Cohort 
C)  Control 
D)  Cases

Which of the following statements is true regarding exploratory research?

In a study developing a new type of measurement tool, the new tool must be compared to a:

A study that includes a group of subjects who have a condition and an age-matched group of subjects who do not have the condition is called a:

Which of the following statements is not true about exploratory research?

A combination of findings that have demonstrated meaningful predictability in determining a specific condition or diagnosis would be called:

An investigator wants to determine whether a balance scale can be used in adolescents, even though the scale was designed to be used in adults. This type of study is called a:

Which of the following is a similarity between longitudinal and cross-sectional studies?

A study that collects data from medical records of patients who were previously treated at a facility is called a:

A research study design that investigates multiple groups of subjects at one point in time is called a:

Which of the following is true of a cohort study?

A study that calculates an outcome based upon the relationship between variables is called a:

A study designed to develop an assessment tool for use in clinical practice is called a:

A group of subjects followed over time and grouped together based on a factor such as age is called a:

The Development of Evidence Based Practice

Components of Evidence Based Practice, Patient Values and Circumstances in Evidence Based Practice

Research Terminology

Experimental Research

Descriptive Research

Research Reviews and Secondary Sources

Formulating a Focused Clinical Question

Locating the Evidence: Sources and Levels of Evidence

Locating the Evidence: Search Engines and Databases

Locating the Evidence: Search Strategies

Critically Appraising the Evidence

Applying the Evidence to Patient Care

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Exam 5: Exploratory Research

Which of the following statements is true regarding exploratory research?

In a study developing a new type of measurement tool, the new tool must be compared to a:

A study that includes a group of subjects who have a condition and an age-matched group of subjects who do not have the condition is called a:

Which of the following statements is not true about exploratory research?

A combination of findings that have demonstrated meaningful predictability in determining a specific condition or diagnosis would be called:

An investigator wants to determine whether a balance scale can be used in adolescents, even though the scale was designed to be used in adults. This type of study is called a:

Which of the following is a similarity between longitudinal and cross-sectional studies?

A study that collects data from medical records of patients who were previously treated at a facility is called a:

A research study design that investigates multiple groups of subjects at one point in time is called a:

Which of the following is true of a cohort study?

A study that calculates an outcome based upon the relationship between variables is called a:

A study designed to develop an assessment tool for use in clinical practice is called a:

A group of subjects followed over time and grouped together based on a factor such as age is called a:

The Development of Evidence Based Practice

Components of Evidence Based Practice, Patient Values and Circumstances in Evidence Based Practice

Research Terminology

Experimental Research

Descriptive Research

Research Reviews and Secondary Sources

Formulating a Focused Clinical Question

Locating the Evidence: Sources and Levels of Evidence

Locating the Evidence: Search Engines and Databases

Locating the Evidence: Search Strategies

Critically Appraising the Evidence

Applying the Evidence to Patient Care

Filters