PRC Literature Review & Synthesis 2

Question 1

Which type of literature review uses explicit, reproducible methods to minimize bias in study selection and data extraction?

Accepted Answer

Systematic review

Answer

Systematic reviews follow a predefined protocol with explicit, reproducible search and selection criteria designed to minimize bias.

Question 2

When synthesizing qualitative and quantitative studies in a single review, researchers are conducting what type of synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Mixed-methods synthesis

Answer

Mixed-methods synthesis integrates findings from both qualitative and quantitative studies into a unified interpretation.

Question 3

A PICO framework is primarily used in literature reviews to formulate what?

Accepted Answer

Research questions

Answer

PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) is a structured framework for formulating focused clinical or research questions.

Question 4

Which statistical technique combines effect sizes from multiple independent studies to produce a single overall estimate?

Accepted Answer

Meta-analysis

Answer

Meta-analysis is a quantitative method that pools effect sizes from multiple studies to calculate a weighted overall effect.

Question 5

The degree to which findings from multiple studies can be compared and combined is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Commensurability

Answer

Commensurability refers to the extent to which studies are similar enough in design, population, and measures to allow meaningful comparison and synthesis.

(PRC) Professional Researcher Certification Practice Test

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PRC Literature Review & Synthesis 2