Question 1

Which of the following parts of a research report should contain a condensed version of the purpose, methods, results, and conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conclusion 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Review of the literature 
D)  Abstract 
E)  Introduction 
A)  Conclusion 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Review of the literature 
D)  Abstract 
E)  Introduction D

Question 2

The measure of confidence in test results is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical significance 
B)  Clinical improvements 
C)  Statistical improvements 
D)  Statistical significance 
E)  Both A and C 
A)  Clinical significance 
B)  Clinical improvements 
C)  Statistical improvements 
D)  Statistical significance 
E)  Both A and C D

Question 3

The number of examiners should be fairly large to ensure calibration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Studies need to have enough subjects to be valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Choose the itemthat best matches each item of the following:
-A condensed version of a study

Accepted Answer

A) Literature review 
B) Methodology 
C) Results and discussions 
D) Introduction 
E) Abstract 
A) Literature review 
B) Methodology 
C) Results and discussions 
D) Introduction 
E) Abstract

Question 6

Which of the following parts of a research report should include a detailed description of the research instruments, equipment, procedures, and method of data analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methods and materials 
B)  Literature review 
C)  Introduction 
D)  Results 
E)  Conclusion 
A)  Methods and materials 
B)  Literature review 
C)  Introduction 
D)  Results 
E)  Conclusion

Question 7

Choose the itemthat best matches each item of the following:
-Should include a clear, concise purpose statement

Accepted Answer

A) Literature review 
B) Methodology 
C) Results and discussions 
D) Introduction 
E) Abstract 
A) Literature review 
B) Methodology 
C) Results and discussions 
D) Introduction 
E) Abstract

Question 8

PubMed is a reliable source to find research reports and is from the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  Dental Museum 
C)  National Library of Medicine 
D)  National Library of Dentistry 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  Dental Museum 
C)  National Library of Medicine 
D)  National Library of Dentistry 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

Choose the itemthat best matches each item of the following:
-Method and material section

Accepted Answer

A) Literature review 
B) Methodology 
C) Results and discussions 
D) Introduction 
E) Abstract 
A) Literature review 
B) Methodology 
C) Results and discussions 
D) Introduction 
E) Abstract

Question 10

A peer-reviewed article indicates that the article has been reviewed by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  An editor from the publishers 
B)  Editorial reviewers who are copyeditors 
C)  Editorial reviewers who are dental providers/researchers 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  An editor from the publishers 
B)  Editorial reviewers who are copyeditors 
C)  Editorial reviewers who are dental providers/researchers 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

A refereed journal is sometimes called (a) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blind periodical 
B)  Peer-reviewed 
C)  Non-peer-reviewed 
D)  Both A and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Blind periodical 
B)  Peer-reviewed 
C)  Non-peer-reviewed 
D)  Both A and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 12

The FDA provides dental professionals with information concerning various health products through their FDA ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Review 
B)  Writings 
C)  Times 
D)  Bulletin 
A)  Review 
B)  Writings 
C)  Times 
D)  Bulletin

Question 13

An example of a peer-reviewed journal is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Journal of Practical Hygiene 
B)  Journal of Dental Hygiene 
C)  International Journal of Dental Hygiene 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Journal of Practical Hygiene 
B)  Journal of Dental Hygiene 
C)  International Journal of Dental Hygiene 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

A dental hygienist should recommend products based on the ADA Seal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A dental hygienist who educates patients on dental care products is acting as a consumer advocate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following sources can be used to locate information on dental care products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sales representatives 
B)  Internet 
C)  Colleagues 
D)  Lay magazines 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Sales representatives 
B)  Internet 
C)  Colleagues 
D)  Lay magazines 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

Choose the itemthat best matches each item of the following:
-Detailed outline of previous findings

Accepted Answer

A) Literature review 
B) Methodology 
C) Results and discussions 
D) Introduction 
E) Abstract 
A) Literature review 
B) Methodology 
C) Results and discussions 
D) Introduction 
E) Abstract

Question 18

A study should be randomized if at all possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Currently dental products are under the regulation of which government department?

Accepted Answer

A)  Institute of Medicine 
B)  Food and Drug Administration 
C)  Institute of Pharmacy 
D)  American Dental Association 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Institute of Medicine 
B)  Food and Drug Administration 
C)  Institute of Pharmacy 
D)  American Dental Association 
E)  None of the above

Question 20

Choose the itemthat best matches each item of the following:
-Findings of a study

Accepted Answer

A) Literature review 
B) Methodology 
C) Results and discussions 
D) Introduction 
E) Abstract 
A) Literature review 
B) Methodology 
C) Results and discussions 
D) Introduction 
E) Abstract

Exam 20: Evaluation of Scientific Literature and Dental Products

Which of the following parts of a research report should contain a condensed version of the purpose, methods, results, and conclusion?

The measure of confidence in test results is called ________.

The number of examiners should be fairly large to ensure calibration.

Studies need to have enough subjects to be valid.

Choose the itemthat best matches each item of the following: -A condensed version of a study

Which of the following parts of a research report should include a detailed description of the research instruments, equipment, procedures, and method of data analysis?

Choose the itemthat best matches each item of the following: -Should include a clear, concise purpose statement

PubMed is a reliable source to find research reports and is from the ________.

Choose the itemthat best matches each item of the following: -Method and material section

A peer-reviewed article indicates that the article has been reviewed by ________.

A refereed journal is sometimes called (a) ________.

The FDA provides dental professionals with information concerning various health products through their FDA ________.

An example of a peer-reviewed journal is the ________.

A dental hygienist should recommend products based on the ADA Seal.

A dental hygienist who educates patients on dental care products is acting as a consumer advocate.

Which of the following sources can be used to locate information on dental care products?

Choose the itemthat best matches each item of the following: -Detailed outline of previous findings

A study should be randomized if at all possible.

Currently dental products are under the regulation of which government department?

Choose the itemthat best matches each item of the following: -Findings of a study

Dental Public Health: An Overview

The Prevention Movement

Dental Care Delivery in the United States

Dental Hygiene Care Delivery in the Global Community

Financing of Dental Care

Federal and State Legislation Affecting Dental Hygiene Practice

Advocacy for Dental Care

Dental Health Education and Promotion

Lesson Plan Development

Target Populations

Cultural Competency

Program Planning

Program Evaluation

Research in Dental Hygiene

Ethical Principles in Research

The Research Process

Biostatistics

Oral Epidemiology

Current Oral Epidemiological Findings

Careers in Dental Public Health

Strategies for Creating Dental Hygiene Positions in Dental Public Health Settings

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