AKT Research and Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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What does 'peer review' mean in the context of published research?
Answer: The research was evaluated by experts in the field before publication
Peer review is a process where independent subject matter experts evaluate a manuscript's methodology, findings, and conclusions before it is published.
Which term describes the extent to which research findings can be applied to populations or settings beyond the study sample?
Answer: Generalizability
Generalizability (also called external validity) refers to how well the findings from a study's sample can be applied to broader populations or different contexts.
In a research article, the 'methodology' section primarily describes:
Answer: How the study was designed and data was collected
The methodology section explains the research design, participant selection, data collection procedures, and analysis methods used in the study.
What is 'informed consent' in research ethics?
Answer: A participant's voluntary agreement after being fully informed of risks and benefits
Informed consent is the ethical process by which participants voluntarily agree to participate in research after receiving complete information about its purpose, risks, and benefits.
A meta-analysis is best described as:
Answer: A study that statistically combines results from multiple independent studies
A meta-analysis uses statistical methods to pool and analyze data from multiple studies on the same topic to produce a more powerful overall estimate of effect.
Which of the following best defines a research hypothesis?
Answer: A testable prediction about the relationship between variables
A hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction that proposes the expected relationship or difference between two or more variables.