Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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Which data collection method would be most appropriate for studying the lived experience of individuals with low vision navigating public spaces?
Answer: In-depth qualitative interviews
In-depth qualitative interviews capture rich, personal narratives and subjective experiences that quantitative methods cannot fully explore.
A consultant notices that a published accessibility guideline was last updated 15 years ago. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Search for more recent evidence that may have updated or superseded it
Evidence-based practice requires using the most current research, so consulting recent literature to check if guidelines remain valid is essential.
In accessibility research, what does 'generalizability' or 'external validity' refer to?
Answer: Whether findings can be applied to populations and settings beyond the study sample
External validity (generalizability) refers to the extent to which study findings can be applied to other populations, settings, or contexts.
A CEAC professional uses outcome data from 50 home modification projects to identify patterns in client satisfaction. This is an example of:
Answer: Practice-based evidence
Practice-based evidence uses data collected during routine clinical or consulting practice to identify patterns and inform future decisions.
Which term describes the statistical technique used in a meta-analysis to combine effect sizes from multiple accessibility studies into one overall estimate?
Answer: Pooled analysis
Pooled analysis (weighted pooling of effect sizes) is the core statistical method used in meta-analyses to derive an overall effect estimate.
When a CEAC consultant cannot find high-quality RCT evidence for a specific accessibility modification, the most appropriate step is to:
Answer: Apply the next best available evidence with transparent acknowledgment of its limitations
EBP allows using the best available evidence at any level while clearly communicating the strength and limitations of that evidence to the client.
Which concept describes the degree to which a measurement tool produces stable, consistent results when used repeatedly under the same conditions?
Answer: Reliability
Reliability is the consistency of a measurement tool across repeated administrations under the same conditions.