AKT AKT Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Question 1

Which study design provides the highest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial

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Expert opinion

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Case study

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Cohort study

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a literature review in research?

Accepted Answer

To summarize and synthesize existing knowledge on a topic

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To collect original data from participants

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To test a specific hypothesis with new subjects

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To validate a new measurement tool

Question 3

In evidence-based practice, what does 'external evidence' primarily refer to?

Accepted Answer

Research findings from published studies

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A practitioner's personal clinical experience

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Patient preferences and values

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Institutional policy guidelines

Question 4

A study that follows participants over time to observe outcomes is called a:

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal study

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Cross-sectional study

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Case-control study

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Retrospective study

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research method?

Accepted Answer

In-depth interview

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Randomized controlled trial

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Survey with Likert scale responses

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Meta-analysis

Question 6

What is a 'control group' in an experimental study?

Accepted Answer

The group that receives no treatment or a standard treatment for comparison

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The group receiving the experimental treatment

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The group with the best outcome

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The group selected from a hospital setting