ICF Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice 4

Question 1

Which research method involves systematically reviewing and statistically combining results from multiple independent studies on the same coaching topic?

Accepted Answer

Meta-analysis

Answer

Meta-analysis aggregates quantitative findings from multiple studies to produce a more precise overall estimate of an intervention's effect.

Question 2

A coach wants to assess whether their new leadership coaching program works before rolling it out organization-wide. The most rigorous approach would be:

Accepted Answer

Running a pilot randomized controlled trial with a control group

Answer

A randomized controlled trial with a control group provides the highest level of causal evidence for whether an intervention produces the intended outcomes.

Question 3

In action research as applied to coaching practice, the coach-researcher typically:

Accepted Answer

Cycles through planning, acting, observing, and reflecting to improve practice

Answer

Action research uses iterative cycles of planning, action, observation, and reflection to generate practical knowledge and improve professional practice.

Question 4

Which of the following best illustrates 'transferability' in qualitative coaching research?

Accepted Answer

Thick, rich descriptions allow readers to judge whether findings apply to their own context

Answer

Transferability in qualitative research relies on providing detailed context so readers can make informed judgments about applicability to their own situations.

Question 5

When an ICF coach critically appraises a research article, which question addresses the study's internal validity?

Accepted Answer

Did the study control for alternative explanations of the outcomes?

Answer

Internal validity asks whether the study design adequately rules out confounding variables so the intervention can be credited with causing the observed outcomes.

(ICF) International Coaching Federation Certified Practice Test

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ICF Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice 4