Research & Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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A researcher wants to determine whether a new public speaking training program causes measurable improvement. Which study design best establishes causation?
Answer: Randomized controlled trial
Randomized controlled trials with random assignment to treatment and control groups are the gold standard for establishing causal relationships.
When evaluating a source for a communication research paper, which criterion is most closely associated with the 'CRAAP' test?
Answer: Currency
The CRAAP test evaluates Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose — with Currency referring to how recent the information is.
A communication scholar finds a p-value of 0.03 in their study. What does this indicate?
Answer: There is a 3% chance the results occurred by chance under the null hypothesis
A p-value of 0.03 means there is a 3% probability of obtaining results at least as extreme as observed if the null hypothesis were true.
Which ethical principle requires researchers to ensure participants fully understand what a study involves before they agree to take part?
Answer: Informed consent
Informed consent requires that participants receive complete, understandable information about the study and voluntarily agree to participate.
In communication research, triangulation refers to:
Answer: Combining multiple data sources or methods to strengthen findings
Triangulation increases the validity and credibility of research findings by cross-checking results across multiple methods, sources, or researchers.
A literature review serves which primary purpose in a communication research study?
Answer: Summarizes what is already known and identifies gaps the study addresses
A literature review synthesizes existing scholarship to contextualize the study and justify why the research question merits investigation.
Which of the following best describes a convenience sample in communication research?
Answer: Participants chosen because they are easily accessible to the researcher
Convenience sampling selects participants based on availability and accessibility rather than random selection, which can limit generalizability.