CBMT Research and Evidence-Based Practice 5

Question 1

A music therapy researcher uses a Likert scale to measure client satisfaction. What level of measurement does a Likert scale typically represent?

Accepted Answer

Ordinal

Answer

Likert scales produce ordinal data because the response options have a rank order but the intervals between them are not necessarily equal.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of 'triangulation' in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

To increase trustworthiness by using multiple data sources, methods, or investigators

Answer

Triangulation enhances credibility and trustworthiness in qualitative research by cross-checking findings through multiple sources, perspectives, or methods.

Question 3

According to AMTA's Code of Ethics, when a music therapist publishes research, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

Accurate reporting of methods, results, and potential conflicts of interest

Answer

Ethical research publication requires honest, accurate reporting of methods and results, along with disclosure of any conflicts of interest that could bias the work.

Question 4

A meta-analysis on music therapy for pain management reports an overall effect size of g = 0.42. How would this be classified?

Accepted Answer

Medium effect

Answer

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.

Question 5

Which of the following represents 'external validity' in a music therapy research study?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which findings can be generalized to other populations or settings

Answer

External validity refers to how well a study's findings can be generalized beyond the specific sample and context in which it was conducted.

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT Research and Evidence-Based Practice 5