AKT Research and Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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Which study design provides the highest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence?
Answer: Randomized controlled trial
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered the gold standard for establishing causality because random assignment minimizes confounding variables.
What is the primary purpose of a literature review in research?
Answer: To summarize and synthesize existing knowledge on a topic
A literature review systematically identifies, evaluates, and summarizes existing research to provide context and identify gaps in knowledge.
In evidence-based practice, what does 'external evidence' primarily refer to?
Answer: Research findings from published studies
External evidence in evidence-based practice refers to current, valid research from published studies that informs clinical or professional decisions.
A study that follows participants over time to observe outcomes is called a:
Answer: Longitudinal study
A longitudinal study observes the same subjects at multiple time points over an extended period to track changes and outcomes.
Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research method?
Answer: In-depth interview
In-depth interviews are a qualitative method that explores participants' experiences, perspectives, and meanings in their own words.
What is a 'control group' in an experimental study?
Answer: The group that receives no treatment or a standard treatment for comparison
A control group does not receive the experimental intervention and serves as a comparison baseline to measure the treatment's effect.