MSN Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods 3

Question 1

The concept of 'transferability' in qualitative research is analogous to which concept in quantitative research?

Accepted Answer

External validity (generalizability)

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Internal validity

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Reliability

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Statistical power

Question 2

A Cochrane Review is best described as which type of evidence synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A systematic review using rigorous, pre-specified, reproducible methods

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A rapid review of recent studies

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A narrative review written by a single expert

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A consensus statement from a clinical panel

Question 3

Which type of validity assesses whether a measurement instrument covers all relevant dimensions of the construct being measured?

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Content validity

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Criterion validity

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Construct validity

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Convergent validity

Question 4

Hawthorne effect is a threat to which type of validity?

Accepted Answer

Internal validity

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Content validity

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Statistical conclusion validity

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Face validity

Question 5

Which statistical test is appropriate for comparing means across three or more independent groups?

Accepted Answer

One-way ANOVA

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Independent samples t-test

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Paired t-test

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Chi-square test

Question 6

In Stetler's Model of Evidence-Based Practice, the final phase is best described as which activity?

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Evaluating the outcome of the practice change

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Appraising the strength of evidence

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Synthesizing findings across studies

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Identifying the clinical problem