CMAS Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice 3

Question 1

What is a systematic review?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive synthesis of all available research on a specific question using explicit methods

Answer

A systematic review uses rigorous, explicit methods to identify, appraise, and synthesize all relevant studies on a focused clinical question.

Question 2

In research, what is 'informed consent'?

Accepted Answer

A participant's voluntary agreement to take part in research after being informed of risks and benefits

Answer

Informed consent requires that research participants voluntarily agree to participate after receiving full disclosure of risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Question 3

Which statistical measure describes the average of a data set?

Accepted Answer

Mean

Answer

The mean is calculated by summing all values and dividing by the number of values, representing the arithmetic average.

Question 4

What is the function of an Institutional Review Board (IRB)?

Accepted Answer

To review and approve research studies to protect human subjects

Answer

An IRB is a committee that reviews research protocols to ensure they meet ethical standards and protect the rights and welfare of human participants.

Question 5

A researcher examines past medical records to compare patients who developed a disease with those who did not. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Retrospective case-control study

Answer

A retrospective case-control study looks backward in time, comparing cases (with disease) to controls (without disease) using existing records.

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CMAS Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice 3