NCCPA Research and Advocacy 2

Question 1

A PA researcher wants to compare two treatments without random assignment. Which study design is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Quasi-experimental design

Answer

Quasi-experimental designs compare groups without randomization, making them suitable when random assignment is not feasible.

Question 2

Which statistical measure best describes the spread of data values around the mean?

Accepted Answer

Standard deviation

Answer

Standard deviation quantifies how much individual data points deviate from the mean of a dataset.

Question 3

A PA advocates for a policy requiring insurance coverage of annual diabetes screenings. This is an example of which type of advocacy?

Accepted Answer

Legislative advocacy

Answer

Legislative advocacy involves working to influence laws and insurance regulations at governmental levels.

Question 4

In a research study, the Hawthorne effect refers to:

Accepted Answer

Participants changing behavior because they know they are being observed

Answer

The Hawthorne effect describes altered behavior by participants who are aware they are being studied.

Question 5

Which organization publishes the AAPA guidelines that PAs may use as advocacy references?

Accepted Answer

American Academy of Physician Associates

Answer

The AAPA (American Academy of Physician Associates) is the national professional organization that publishes policy and advocacy guidelines for PAs.

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