EDAC Research Methodology 3

Question 1

Which hierarchy of evidence places which type of study at the highest level?

Accepted Answer

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs

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Expert opinion and editorials

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Cross-sectional surveys

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Descriptive case reports

Question 2

In EBD, 'translational research' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Applying laboratory or academic research findings to real-world design practice

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Translating studies from foreign languages for US practice

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Converting qualitative findings into quantitative metrics

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Moving research data from paper records to digital systems

Question 3

Which sampling method ensures every member of the population has an equal chance of selection?

Accepted Answer

Simple random sampling

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Convenience sampling

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Purposive sampling

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Snowball sampling

Question 4

A researcher calculates a p-value of 0.03 for a design intervention study. This means:

Accepted Answer

There is a 3% probability that the result occurred by chance alone

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The study has a 3% error rate in data collection

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The design intervention improved outcomes by 3%

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Only 3% of participants benefited from the intervention

Question 5

In EBD research ethics, informed consent requires that participants:

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Voluntarily agree to participate after receiving complete information about the study

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Sign a waiver releasing the researcher from all liability

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Be compensated financially for their involvement

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Have a minimum education level to understand the study

Question 6

Which term describes how consistently a measurement tool produces the same results under the same conditions?

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Reliability

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Validity

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Sensitivity

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Specificity