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Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards

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  1. In research, 'external validity' refers to:

    Answer: The degree to which study findings can be generalized to other populations and settings

    External validity (generalizability) is the extent to which research findings can be applied beyond the specific study population and context.

  2. What is a 'meta-analysis'?

    Answer: A statistical technique that combines results from multiple studies on the same topic to produce a single pooled estimate

    A meta-analysis uses statistical methods to combine quantitative data from multiple studies, increasing statistical power and precision of effect estimates.

  3. Which ethical principle in research requires that the potential benefits of research must outweigh the risks to participants?

    Answer: Beneficence

    Beneficence requires researchers to maximize potential benefits and minimize potential harms for study participants.

  4. A cross-sectional study is BEST used for:

    Answer: Measuring the prevalence of a condition at a single point in time

    Cross-sectional studies capture a snapshot of a population at one point in time, making them ideal for measuring disease or risk factor prevalence.

  5. In the context of evidence-based practice, what is a 'clinical practice guideline'?

    Answer: A systematically developed statement to assist practitioners in making decisions about appropriate care for specific clinical circumstances

    Clinical practice guidelines are evidence-based recommendations developed through systematic review to guide healthcare decisions for specific conditions.

  6. The 'specificity' of a diagnostic test measures:

    Answer: The proportion of disease-free individuals correctly identified as negative

    Specificity (true negative rate) is the proportion of people without the disease who correctly test negative, reflecting the test's ability to rule out disease.

  7. When a medical administrative specialist retrieves a research article from a peer-reviewed journal, this means the article has been:

    Answer: Evaluated and approved for publication by independent experts in the field

    Peer review means the article was critically evaluated by independent subject matter experts before publication to ensure quality and validity.