Question 1

Comparative and associational studies rank above qualitative studies in evidence-based practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

All things being equal, internal validity is more important in evidence-based practice than external validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In evidence-based practice qualitative studies are of no value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The critical step in the evidence-based practice process includes:

Accepted Answer

A)   Converting the need for information into answerable questions
B)   Critically appraising evidence for its validity
C)   Tracking down the best practices
D)   All of the above

Question 5

In special needs research, often times a single-subject design provides more evidence toward a solution of a problem than a randomized experimental design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A key component in reporting evidence-based practice is that:

Accepted Answer

A)   It does not include testimonials
B)   It does not include evidence from practice
C)   It does not include clinical experiences
D)   It does include testimonials and clinical experiences

Question 7

The Cochrane collaborative publishes:

Accepted Answer

A)   Meta-analysis on subjects related to medical research only
B)   Evidence-based practice on education related issues only
C)   Meta-analysis on a wide variety of subjects
D)   Focuses on qualitative systematic reviews

Question 8

According to your text, community-based programs such as reducing drinking and driving often use:

Accepted Answer

A)   Single-group time-series designs
B)   Randomized experimental designs
C)   Single-group pretest-posttest designs
D)   a and c

Question 9

In evidence-based practice a meta-analysis of randomized studies is of little value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following are more highly valued in evidence-based practice?

Accepted Answer

A)   A small sample size and small effect size
B)   A large sample size and large effect size
C)   A large effect size and small sample size
D)   Any study that reports effect size

Question 11

Are multiple studies or single, rigorously designed studies more convincing?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

In occupational therapy research, studies utilizing a single-subject design is not of much value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Meta-analysis systematically combines effect sizes from different studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Meta-analysis is:

Accepted Answer

A)   A study of studies
B)   A systematic synthesis of several studies
C)   Often involves combining effect sizes
D)   All of the above

Question 15

In evidence-based practice qualitative research is seen as:

Accepted Answer

A)   At the very top
B)   Most reliable because it is coming directly from people
C)   Near the bottom
D)   Almost the same as quasi-experimental

Question 16

What are the five steps in the practice of evidence-based medicine?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Case studies rank above expert opinion in evidence-based practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Using Law's hierarchy of levels of evidence which of the following are higher?

Accepted Answer

A)   Meta-analysis using randomized trials above a randomized control study
B)   Expert opinion above qualitative studies
C)   Qualitative studies above a randomized control study
D)   Nonexperimental comparative and associational studies above quasi-experimental studies

Question 19

With community-based programs, usually randomized experimental is the most common design used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Qualitative studies rank above quasi-experimental studies in evidence-based practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Evaluating Research for Evidence-Based Practice

Comparative and associational studies rank above qualitative studies in evidence-based practice.

All things being equal, internal validity is more important in evidence-based practice than external validity.

In evidence-based practice qualitative studies are of no value.

The critical step in the evidence-based practice process includes:

In special needs research, often times a single-subject design provides more evidence toward a solution of a problem than a randomized experimental design.

A key component in reporting evidence-based practice is that:

The Cochrane collaborative publishes:

According to your text, community-based programs such as reducing drinking and driving often use:

In evidence-based practice a meta-analysis of randomized studies is of little value.

Which of the following are more highly valued in evidence-based practice?

Are multiple studies or single, rigorously designed studies more convincing?

In occupational therapy research, studies utilizing a single-subject design is not of much value.

Meta-analysis systematically combines effect sizes from different studies.

Meta-analysis is:

In evidence-based practice qualitative research is seen as:

What are the five steps in the practice of evidence-based medicine?

Case studies rank above expert opinion in evidence-based practice.

Using Law's hierarchy of levels of evidence which of the following are higher?

With community-based programs, usually randomized experimental is the most common design used.

Qualitative studies rank above quasi-experimental studies in evidence-based practice.