Research and Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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A music therapy researcher uses a Likert scale to measure client satisfaction. What level of measurement does a Likert scale typically represent?
Answer: Ordinal
Likert scales produce ordinal data because the response options have a rank order but the intervals between them are not necessarily equal.
What is the primary purpose of 'triangulation' in qualitative research?
Answer: To increase trustworthiness by using multiple data sources, methods, or investigators
Triangulation enhances credibility and trustworthiness in qualitative research by cross-checking findings through multiple sources, perspectives, or methods.
According to AMTA's Code of Ethics, when a music therapist publishes research, which of the following is required?
Answer: Accurate reporting of methods, results, and potential conflicts of interest
Ethical research publication requires honest, accurate reporting of methods and results, along with disclosure of any conflicts of interest that could bias the work.
A meta-analysis on music therapy for pain management reports an overall effect size of g = 0.42. How would this be classified?
Answer: Medium effect
Using Hedges' g conventions (similar to Cohen's d), a value of 0.42 falls near the medium effect threshold, indicating a moderate but meaningful effect.
Which of the following represents 'external validity' in a music therapy research study?
Answer: The degree to which findings can be generalized to other populations or settings
External validity refers to how well a study's findings can be generalized beyond the specific sample and context in which it was conducted.
A music therapist is searching PubMed for research on music therapy and autism. Which search strategy would yield the MOST focused results?
Answer: Using Boolean operator AND to combine 'music therapy' AND 'autism spectrum disorder'
Using the Boolean operator AND to combine specific terms narrows the search to studies that address both topics simultaneously, improving relevance.
In program evaluation, what distinguishes 'outcome evaluation' from 'process evaluation'?
Answer: Outcome evaluation measures what happened to clients; process evaluation measures how the program was delivered
Outcome evaluation assesses whether program goals were achieved (client changes), while process evaluation examines how the program was implemented (fidelity, dosage, activities).