CBMT Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3

Question 1

A music therapist reads a study reporting a Cohen's d of 0.80. How is this effect size generally interpreted?

Accepted Answer

Large effect

Answer

By Cohen's conventions, d = 0.20 is small, d = 0.50 is medium, and d = 0.80 or above is considered a large effect size.

Question 2

In research ethics, what is 'informed consent' primarily designed to protect?

Accepted Answer

Participant autonomy and right to voluntary participation with full disclosure

Answer

Informed consent protects participant autonomy by ensuring individuals voluntarily agree to participate after receiving complete, understandable information about the study.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a DEPENDENT variable in a music therapy research study?

Accepted Answer

The client's pain level measured before and after sessions

Answer

The dependent variable is the outcome measured in a study—in this case, the client's pain level that is expected to change in response to the intervention.

Question 4

A music therapist is conducting a needs assessment before implementing a new program in a hospital. Which of the following data sources would be MOST useful?

Accepted Answer

Staff interviews, patient records, and community demographics

Answer

A needs assessment draws on multiple local sources—staff input, patient data, and demographics—to identify gaps and guide program development in a specific context.

Question 5

What is 'inter-rater reliability' and why is it important in research?

Accepted Answer

Consistency of ratings between two or more independent observers; ensures objectivity of measurement

Answer

Inter-rater reliability measures the degree of agreement between independent raters, ensuring that observations are not biased by a single researcher's subjectivity.

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3