Slideshow Videos Research & Evidence-Based Practice 5

Question 1

Which ethical principle requires researchers to maximize benefits and minimize harm to participants?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence obligates researchers to act in the best interest of participants by maximizing benefits and minimizing potential harms.

Question 2

In a meta-analysis, what does a forest plot display?

Accepted Answer

Individual study effect sizes and the overall pooled estimate

Answer

A forest plot visually represents effect sizes from individual studies along with a diamond showing the pooled overall estimate.

Question 3

What is meant by 'triangulation' in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

Using multiple data sources or methods to enhance credibility of findings

Answer

Triangulation improves the trustworthiness of qualitative findings by using multiple methods, sources, or investigators to cross-check results.

Question 4

Which term describes the proportion of people WITHOUT a condition who correctly test negative?

Accepted Answer

Specificity

Answer

Specificity is the ability of a test to correctly identify those without the disease (true negative rate = TN / (TN + FP)).

Question 5

A clinical practice guideline recommends a Grade A intervention. What does this grade typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Strong evidence from well-designed studies supports the recommendation

Answer

Grade A recommendations are based on strong, consistent evidence from high-quality studies, supporting confident clinical application.

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