Reporting & Dissemination of Findings Flashcards
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Which ethical principle requires that research participants not be identified in published reports without their explicit consent?
Answer: Confidentiality
Confidentiality protects participants by ensuring their personal information and identities are not disclosed in reports without explicit consent.
When a study uses a small, non-representative sample, the researcher should address this in the report by:
Answer: Acknowledging sampling limitations and cautioning against overgeneralization
Transparently acknowledging sampling limitations helps readers accurately assess the scope and generalizability of the findings.
Which of the following represents an appropriate use of an infographic for research dissemination?
Answer: Summarizing key statistics and findings for social media or policy briefs
Infographics are ideal for condensing key findings into visually engaging summaries suited for policy audiences, social media, and public communication.
What is the function of an appendix in a research report?
Answer: To provide supplementary materials like raw data, instruments, or detailed tables that would clutter the main text
Appendices house supplementary materials that support the report without disrupting the main narrative flow for readers.
A researcher wants to maximize the impact of findings on public policy. Which dissemination approach is most effective?
Answer: Distributing policy briefs to legislators and presenting findings at policy forums
Policy briefs and direct engagement with policymakers translate research into actionable recommendations that can directly influence legislation and programs.
When reporting qualitative findings, which approach best maintains rigor?
Answer: Using representative quotations and thick description to support identified themes
Representative quotations and detailed descriptions provide evidence for identified themes and allow readers to assess the credibility of qualitative interpretations.
Which of the following is considered data fabrication in research reporting?
Answer: Inventing data points or results that were never actually collected
Data fabrication is the creation of false data or results and is a serious form of research misconduct that violates scientific integrity.
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