When trying to determine what type of research study isdescribed in an article, which two sections of the article willgive you the best information to make that determination?
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Abstract and conclusion |
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Methods and limitations |
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Methods and results |
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Introduction and results |
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Abstract and discussion |
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Literature review and data analys |
QUESTION 2
- In quantitative studies, results are reported using words orthemes.
True
False
QUESTION 3
- In qualitative studies, results are reported using words orthemes.
True
False
QUESTION 4
- Which of the following is a type of quantitative researchstudy?
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Phenomenology |
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Case study |
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Randomized controlled trial |
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Ethnography |
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Participative action research |
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F. |
Ground theory |
5. Order the following types of research evidence reviews inorder of rigor from most rigorous to least rigorous:
-1.2.3.4.
Systematic review withmeta-analysis
-1.2.3.4.
Integrative review
-1.2.3.4.
Systematic review withoutmeta-analysis
-1.2.3.4.
Narrative review
QUESTION 6
- A key characteristic of a systematic review is that it containsa meta-analysis.
True
False
QUESTION 7
- What types of information would help you identify a researchstudy as quantitative? (Select all that apply.)
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Data is collected using such approaches as interviews, focusgroups, and open-ended questions on surveys. |
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Data is collected using Likert scales on surveys. |
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Results are reported using numbers and statistics. |
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Results are reported using themes and words. |
QUESTION 8
- What kind of study is described in the following excerpt?
Researchers are interested in studyingthe impact of living in a family where a child has been diagnosedwith cancer. They collaborate with the oncology department at alarge children’s hospital to identify and receive consent fromfamilies that have a child with a cancer diagnosis. Participantsare consented and data is collected and triangulated usingone-on-one interviews, focus groups, and surveys. Data is analyzedfor thematic analysis.
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Quantitative research |
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Qualitative research |
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Mixed-methods research |
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Systematic reviews |
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E. |
Literature reviews |
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F. |
Cohort studies |
QUESTION 9
- Which of the following statements is true of narrative reviews?(Select all that apply.)
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Narrative reviews engage a highly structured and rigorousapproach to reviewing research evidence. |
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Narrative reviews provide a general background discussion of aparticular issue. |
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Narrative reviews require a rigorous, systematic approach tosearching the databases for evidence. |
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Narrative reviews generally review literature that support theauthor’s point of view on an issue or topic. |
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Narrative reviews are a type of primary research. |
QUESTION 10
- What type of literature may a systematic review include to beconsidered Level 1 evidence on the Melnyk & Fineout-Overholtlevels of evidence hierarchy?
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Phenomenology studies |
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Grounded theory studies |
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Descriptive studies |
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D. |
Cohort studies |
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E. |
Controlled trials without randomization |
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F. |
Randomized controlled trials |
