Research & Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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In a research study with a p-value of 0.03, this means:
Answer: There is a 3% probability the results occurred by chance if the null hypothesis were true
A p-value of 0.03 means there is a 3% probability of obtaining results at least as extreme as observed, assuming the null hypothesis is true.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is best categorized in research literature as:
Answer: An evidence-based practice with strong RCT support
MI has extensive RCT support demonstrating effectiveness across multiple substance use and behavior change populations.
A substance use counselor notices their program's relapse rate is higher than published benchmarks. The BEST next step is to:
Answer: Conduct a program evaluation to identify contributing factors
A program evaluation systematically examines processes and outcomes to identify areas needing improvement.
Which principle distinguishes a quasi-experimental design from a true experiment?
Answer: Absence of random assignment
Quasi-experimental designs lack random assignment, limiting causal inferences compared to true experiments.
Cultural adaptations of evidence-based treatments (EBTs) are important because:
Answer: They improve engagement and outcomes in diverse populations
Culturally adapted EBTs maintain core components while adjusting surface features to improve relevance and effectiveness for specific groups.
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) measures:
Answer: Problem severity across seven life domains
The ASI is a structured interview assessing problem severity in seven domains: medical, employment, alcohol, drug, legal, family/social, and psychiatric.
When reviewing a research study, 'internal validity' refers to:
Answer: The degree to which the study accurately measures what it claims to measure
Internal validity refers to whether the study design supports a causal conclusion about the relationship between variables studied.
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