Question 1

Cindy, a public health nutritionist, is using a cross-sectional research method to conduct her study. In cross-sectional research, the nutritionist:

Accepted Answer

A)  compares the nutrient intakes of community groups. 
B)  measures nutrient intake and outcome at the same point in time. 
C)  involves intervention studies.

Question 2

In community nutrition research, ecological studies do not compare collective data that represent an entire population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is very important in research, and sometime is required for community types of grants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collaboration 
B)  Cooperation 
C)  Coordination 
D)  Networking

Question 4

Which would be the best approach for Beth if she were trying to measure the level of poverty in her community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subjective deductive reasoning and quasiexperiments 
B)  Subjective and open-ended questions 
C)  Objective and structured interviews 
D)  Objectivity and superiority

Question 5

The three components of the epidemiological triangle are agent, host, and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A researcher wants to investigate the effect of lipids on different nutrient utilization. He or she would conduct a metabolic diet study that would:

Accepted Answer

A)  observe naturally occurring health and disease patterns in free-living population groups. 
B)  develop a nutritionally adequate diet that has one or more components varied with the intention to achieve specified physiological or biological effects. 
C)  Both of these are correct.

Question 7

Quantitative research methods depend on isolation of one or more variables that can be measured and analyzed statistically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A dietitian conducting a research study knows that deliberate sampling is a method of sample selection where specific target groups or communities are invited to participate in the study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The EPIC study found that following MyPlate is associated with longer life expectancy among elderly persons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A community nutritionist conducting cohort studies would evaluate the nutrient intake and outcome of individuals, both measured at the same point in time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A community nutritionist can form a partnership with other healthcare professionals to complement his or her expertise. The four phases for successful partnership building in community-based research are:

Accepted Answer

A)  networking, cooperation, collaboration, and partnership. 
B)  networking, recruitment, decision-making, and partnership. 
C)  cooperation, collaboration, community involvement, and articulation. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 12

Deductive reasoning, objectivity, quasi-experiments, statistical techniques, and control characterize which method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subjective research 
B)  Quantitative research 
C)  Qualitative research 
D)  Mixed Method research

Question 13

What is the term of the following definitions:
-The study of the determinants, occurrence, and distribution of health and disease in a defined population.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term of the following...

Question 14

What is an analytical tool used to measure a population by recording births, deaths, age distribution, and other vital statistics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incidence 
B)  Rate 
C)  Demography 
D)  Prevalence

Question 15

A community nutritionist conducting cohort studies does not need to evaluate the baseline risk factors first and then follow the participants over time to monitor disease occurrence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A dietitian conducting a research study knows that deliberate sampling is a method where people are randomly selected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Qualitative research methods depend on isolation of one or more variables that can be measured and analyzed statistically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A dietitian conducting a research study knows that deliberate sampling is a method where people are randomly selected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the term of the following definitions:
-Mutual participation in decision-making and working with others toward a common goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term of the following...

Question 20

The combination of quantitative and qualitative research techniques is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective research. 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  qualitative research. 
D)  mixed Method research.

Exam 3: Nutritional Epidemiology and Research Methods

Cindy, a public health nutritionist, is using a cross-sectional research method to conduct her study. In cross-sectional research, the nutritionist:

In community nutrition research, ecological studies do not compare collective data that represent an entire population.

Which of the following is very important in research, and sometime is required for community types of grants?

Which would be the best approach for Beth if she were trying to measure the level of poverty in her community?

The three components of the epidemiological triangle are agent, host, and behaviors.

A researcher wants to investigate the effect of lipids on different nutrient utilization. He or she would conduct a metabolic diet study that would:

Quantitative research methods depend on isolation of one or more variables that can be measured and analyzed statistically.

A dietitian conducting a research study knows that deliberate sampling is a method of sample selection where specific target groups or communities are invited to participate in the study.

The EPIC study found that following MyPlate is associated with longer life expectancy among elderly persons.

A community nutritionist conducting cohort studies would evaluate the nutrient intake and outcome of individuals, both measured at the same point in time.

A community nutritionist can form a partnership with other healthcare professionals to complement his or her expertise. The four phases for successful partnership building in community-based research are:

Deductive reasoning, objectivity, quasi-experiments, statistical techniques, and control characterize which method?

What is the term of the following definitions: -The study of the determinants, occurrence, and distribution of health and disease in a defined population.

What is an analytical tool used to measure a population by recording births, deaths, age distribution, and other vital statistics?

A community nutritionist conducting cohort studies does not need to evaluate the baseline risk factors first and then follow the participants over time to monitor disease occurrence.

A dietitian conducting a research study knows that deliberate sampling is a method where people are randomly selected.

Qualitative research methods depend on isolation of one or more variables that can be measured and analyzed statistically.

A dietitian conducting a research study knows that deliberate sampling is a method where people are randomly selected.

What is the term of the following definitions: -Mutual participation in decision-making and working with others toward a common goal.

The combination of quantitative and qualitative research techniques is called: