CBMT Research and Evidence-Based Practice 2

Question 1

In a single-subject research design, what does a 'reversal' or 'ABA' design involve?

Accepted Answer

Collecting baseline data, then applying an intervention, then withdrawing it to confirm functional relationship

Answer

An ABA reversal design establishes baseline (A), applies treatment (B), then removes treatment (A) to demonstrate that behavior changes were due to the intervention.

Question 2

Which statistical measure best describes the 'spread' or variability of scores in a dataset?

Accepted Answer

Standard deviation

Answer

Standard deviation quantifies how much individual scores deviate from the mean, indicating the variability or spread of a dataset.

Question 3

A music therapist wants to determine whether a new rhythm-based protocol reduces anxiety more than a standard relaxation technique. Which research design is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial

Answer

A randomized controlled trial (RCT) is the gold standard for comparing the efficacy of two interventions through random assignment and control conditions.

Question 4

In evidence-based practice, what does the term 'clinical expertise' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The therapist's accumulated knowledge, judgment, and skills gained through practice

Answer

Clinical expertise in EBP refers to the practitioner's accumulated experience, professional judgment, and skills that inform individualized client care.

Question 5

A peer-reviewed article reports a p-value of 0.03. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

There is a 3% probability that the observed results occurred by chance if the null hypothesis is true

Answer

A p-value of 0.03 means there is a 3% probability of obtaining these results by chance alone, assuming the null hypothesis is true.

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT Research and Evidence-Based Practice 2