What does a level-of-evidence model use to evaluate the strength of a research study and its findings? Select all that apply.
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Answer: B, C, D
Which research process steps may be noted in an article’s abstract? Select all that apply.
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Answer: A, B, D
Which mode of clinical application for qualitative research is considered to be the sharing of qualitative findings with the patient?
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Anticipatory guidance is the sharing of qualitative findings with the patient. Other options are not considered to be the sharing of qualitative findings with the patient.
What is the first step in the qualitative research process?
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Review of literature is the 1st step in the qualitative research process. Data analysis is the sixth step in the qualitative research process. Sampling is the third step in the qualitative research process. The study design is the second step in the qualitative research process.
What is a characteristic of an audio recording of an unpublished research study reported at a professional conference?
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Audio and video recordings of research presentations are examples of databased literature.
What is the best source to use when conducting a level I systematic meta-analysis of the literature?
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Answer: C. The Cochrane Statistical Methods
Which of the following is an example of a primary source in a research study?
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Answer: D. A journal article about a study that used large, previously unpublished databases generated by the United States census
This is a report of an original study, so it is the primary source of the study.
What are characteristics of the literature review required for a quantitative research study? Select all that apply.
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Answer: B, C
Reviews of the literature are conducted for PURPOSES OF RESEARCH as well as for the CONSUMER OF RESEARCH. How are these reviews similar? Select all that apply.
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Answer: B, C
What should be included in “scholarly literature”? Select all that apply.
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Answer: C, D