EDAC Research Methodology

Question 1

Which research design is considered the gold standard in evidence-based design studies?

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial

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Case study

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Expert opinion

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Anecdotal report

Question 2

In EBD research, what does a systematic review primarily accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Synthesizes findings from multiple studies on a specific question

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Tests a single hypothesis in a controlled setting

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Describes a single facility's outcomes

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Gathers expert opinions on design trends

Question 3

What is a key characteristic of a quasi-experimental design in healthcare design research?

Accepted Answer

Lacks random assignment but still manipulates an independent variable

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Uses only qualitative interviews

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Requires a double-blind protocol

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Relies solely on expert panels

Question 4

Which term describes the degree to which a study's findings can be applied to real-world healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

External validity

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Internal validity

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Reliability

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Construct validity

Question 5

A post-occupancy evaluation (POE) in EBD is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A systematic assessment of a building's performance after occupants have moved in

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A pre-design survey of future users

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A cost-benefit analysis conducted before construction

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A structural inspection of a completed facility

Question 6

Which measure is most appropriate for assessing the reliability of an observational research instrument in EBD?

Accepted Answer

Inter-rater reliability

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Content validity

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Predictive validity

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Face validity