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What is one of the arguments in favor of using evidence-based practice over relying solely on clinical experience?
What is one of the arguments in favor of using evidence-based practice over relying solely on clinical experience?
- Using small sample sizes
- Avoiding false attribution (correct)
- Applying rose-colored glasses
- Ignoring follow-up procedures
Which factor is NOT mentioned as an argument against practitioners using only proven effective modalities or treatments?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as an argument against practitioners using only proven effective modalities or treatments?
- Enhancing naturopathic philosophy (correct)
- Reducing treatment options
- Complex clinical situations
- Challenging to study complex interventions
What is a benefit of evidence-based practice for improving clinical care?
What is a benefit of evidence-based practice for improving clinical care?
- Enhancing communication and collaboration
- Improving resource efficiency (correct)
- Decreasing the use of credible sources
- Excluding factors in treatment decisions
Which aspect is NOT cited as an argument in favor of combining clinical experience with Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)?
Which aspect is NOT cited as an argument in favor of combining clinical experience with Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)?
What is one challenge mentioned in the text regarding the application of empirical means to study complex clinical situations?
What is one challenge mentioned in the text regarding the application of empirical means to study complex clinical situations?
Which factor is not highlighted as a benefit of evidence-based practice over reliance on clinical experience alone?
Which factor is not highlighted as a benefit of evidence-based practice over reliance on clinical experience alone?
Which of the following is an example of positive correlation?
Which of the following is an example of positive correlation?
What is a common reason why associations may appear causal?
What is a common reason why associations may appear causal?
Which of the following is an example of confounding factors in a relationship?
Which of the following is an example of confounding factors in a relationship?
What does selection bias refer to in research studies?
What does selection bias refer to in research studies?
In terms of causation, what does reverse causality suggest?
In terms of causation, what does reverse causality suggest?
Why is it generally very difficult to prove a causal relationship?
Why is it generally very difficult to prove a causal relationship?
What term describes the situation where heavy smokers are more likely to consume more alcohol, potentially influencing the relationship between smoking and lung cancer risk?
What term describes the situation where heavy smokers are more likely to consume more alcohol, potentially influencing the relationship between smoking and lung cancer risk?
Which concept implies that the association between smoking and lung cancer risk can be reversed if people quit smoking?
Which concept implies that the association between smoking and lung cancer risk can be reversed if people quit smoking?
How do several studies conducted at different times and settings contribute to strengthening the relationship between smoking and lung cancer risk?
How do several studies conducted at different times and settings contribute to strengthening the relationship between smoking and lung cancer risk?
Which concept refers to the idea that if a relationship between cause and effect aligns with our understanding of disease mechanisms, it strengthens the evidence for causation?
Which concept refers to the idea that if a relationship between cause and effect aligns with our understanding of disease mechanisms, it strengthens the evidence for causation?
What term describes the principle that one cause should lead to one specific effect, highlighting a clear relationship between the two?
What term describes the principle that one cause should lead to one specific effect, highlighting a clear relationship between the two?
Which concept involves the idea that if a known virus can cause a specific disease, it might make it easier to accept the possibility of another virus causing a similar type of disease?
Which concept involves the idea that if a known virus can cause a specific disease, it might make it easier to accept the possibility of another virus causing a similar type of disease?
What is a potential challenge when applying randomized controlled trial (RCT) methodology to non-pill interventions?
What is a potential challenge when applying randomized controlled trial (RCT) methodology to non-pill interventions?
Which tool is commonly used in systematic reviews to assess the risk of bias in randomized controlled trials?
Which tool is commonly used in systematic reviews to assess the risk of bias in randomized controlled trials?
In the Jadad scale for reporting randomized controlled trials, how many points are allocated for blinding?
In the Jadad scale for reporting randomized controlled trials, how many points are allocated for blinding?
What is a major advantage of cross-over intervention studies?
What is a major advantage of cross-over intervention studies?
In which type of intervention study do participants get to choose between different treatment arms?
In which type of intervention study do participants get to choose between different treatment arms?
What design would be most appropriate for studying the impact of a maternal diet deficient in B12 on fetal brain development?
What design would be most appropriate for studying the impact of a maternal diet deficient in B12 on fetal brain development?
In which type of study is the exposure assessed at one time point along with the outcome?
In which type of study is the exposure assessed at one time point along with the outcome?
Which study design involves looking at exposure after the outcome has occurred?
Which study design involves looking at exposure after the outcome has occurred?
Which study design is efficient for rare outcomes but may suffer from recall bias?
Which study design is efficient for rare outcomes but may suffer from recall bias?
Which study design assesses whether prior exposure differs between diseased and non-diseased individuals?
Which study design assesses whether prior exposure differs between diseased and non-diseased individuals?
What is a limitation of cohort studies compared to case-control studies?
What is a limitation of cohort studies compared to case-control studies?
Which study design involves asking participants about their past exposure and comparing it between groups?
Which study design involves asking participants about their past exposure and comparing it between groups?
What term describes the situation where heavy smokers are more likely to consume more alcohol, potentially influencing the relationship between smoking and lung cancer risk?
What term describes the situation where heavy smokers are more likely to consume more alcohol, potentially influencing the relationship between smoking and lung cancer risk?
Which concept implies that the association between smoking and lung cancer risk can be reversed if people quit smoking?
Which concept implies that the association between smoking and lung cancer risk can be reversed if people quit smoking?
What term describes the principle that one cause should lead to one specific effect, highlighting a clear relationship between the two?
What term describes the principle that one cause should lead to one specific effect, highlighting a clear relationship between the two?
What does the term 'analogy' refer to in evaluating cause and effect relationships?
What does the term 'analogy' refer to in evaluating cause and effect relationships?
Which aspect is strengthened if the relationship between cause and effect aligns with our understanding of disease mechanisms?
Which aspect is strengthened if the relationship between cause and effect aligns with our understanding of disease mechanisms?
In the context of evaluating cause and effect relationships, what does 'consistency' refer to?
In the context of evaluating cause and effect relationships, what does 'consistency' refer to?
What is the term for the blinding of both the person delivering the intervention and the person assessing the outcome?
What is the term for the blinding of both the person delivering the intervention and the person assessing the outcome?
Which factor is often excluded from clinical trials due to its potential to influence outcomes?
Which factor is often excluded from clinical trials due to its potential to influence outcomes?
In terms of generalizability in clinical trials, what aspect helps determine if the participants are similar enough to the broader population?
In terms of generalizability in clinical trials, what aspect helps determine if the participants are similar enough to the broader population?
What is a key factor that can influence the sample in a study based on recruitment methods?
What is a key factor that can influence the sample in a study based on recruitment methods?
Why is reporting power calculation important in research studies?
Why is reporting power calculation important in research studies?
Which characteristic of a study's results section indicates a potential issue with bias?
Which characteristic of a study's results section indicates a potential issue with bias?
What does the unadjusted analysis reveal about the association between industry funding and the statistical significance of results in medical and surgical trials?
What does the unadjusted analysis reveal about the association between industry funding and the statistical significance of results in medical and surgical trials?
How does the adjusted analysis affect the association between industry funding and the statistical significance of results in medical and surgical trials?
How does the adjusted analysis affect the association between industry funding and the statistical significance of results in medical and surgical trials?
In the study discussed, which type of trial showed the highest odds ratio for favoring a pro-industry result?
In the study discussed, which type of trial showed the highest odds ratio for favoring a pro-industry result?
What does the interpretation of the study suggest about industry-funded trials compared to non-industry funded trials?
What does the interpretation of the study suggest about industry-funded trials compared to non-industry funded trials?
What does the correlation mentioned in the text primarily measure?
What does the correlation mentioned in the text primarily measure?
What is a key limitation of observational studies?
What is a key limitation of observational studies?
Which aspect is NOT a limitation of cross-sectional studies?
Which aspect is NOT a limitation of cross-sectional studies?
Why can observational studies struggle to establish causation?
Why can observational studies struggle to establish causation?
What is a concern regarding case reports and case series?
What is a concern regarding case reports and case series?
Which study design is efficient for rare outcomes but may suffer from recall bias?
Which study design is efficient for rare outcomes but may suffer from recall bias?
What is a characteristic of an N OF 1 STUDY?
What is a characteristic of an N OF 1 STUDY?
What is the main challenge when assessing the quality of non-pill interventions in clinical trials?
What is the main challenge when assessing the quality of non-pill interventions in clinical trials?
In the JADAD SCALE for assessing clinical trials, how many points are allocated for dropouts?
In the JADAD SCALE for assessing clinical trials, how many points are allocated for dropouts?
Which specific reporting standards are mentioned for Herbal Medicine in the context of clinical trials?
Which specific reporting standards are mentioned for Herbal Medicine in the context of clinical trials?
What is the primary advantage of cross-over intervention studies?
What is the primary advantage of cross-over intervention studies?
In the context of intervention studies, what does a 'Pre/Post' design primarily involve?
In the context of intervention studies, what does a 'Pre/Post' design primarily involve?
When selecting a study design to investigate the impact of a maternal diet deficient in B12 on fetal brain development, what design feature is crucial to consider?
When selecting a study design to investigate the impact of a maternal diet deficient in B12 on fetal brain development, what design feature is crucial to consider?
What is the relationship between ice cream sales and drowning cases an example of?
What is the relationship between ice cream sales and drowning cases an example of?
Which type of bias refers to systematic differences between groups due to inadequate randomization?
Which type of bias refers to systematic differences between groups due to inadequate randomization?
What may make associations appear causal due to ever-present randomness?
What may make associations appear causal due to ever-present randomness?
What is a key factor that can impact any kind of research study by influencing conclusions or distorting comparisons?
What is a key factor that can impact any kind of research study by influencing conclusions or distorting comparisons?
What concept refers to a relationship where one variable causes the occurrence of another?
What concept refers to a relationship where one variable causes the occurrence of another?
Which term describes anything that systematically influences conclusions or distorts comparisons in research studies?
Which term describes anything that systematically influences conclusions or distorts comparisons in research studies?
What is the primary method for assessing reporting bias compliance mentioned in the text?
What is the primary method for assessing reporting bias compliance mentioned in the text?
In the context of withdrawals in research studies, which technique involves analyzing only those who completed the intervention in the intervention group?
In the context of withdrawals in research studies, which technique involves analyzing only those who completed the intervention in the intervention group?
Which factor can impact who drops out of a study other than the systematic factor mentioned in the text?
Which factor can impact who drops out of a study other than the systematic factor mentioned in the text?
For minimizing bias from dropouts, which analysis method involves analyzing everyone in the randomized group, regardless of completion status?
For minimizing bias from dropouts, which analysis method involves analyzing everyone in the randomized group, regardless of completion status?
What does a cautious approach to minimizing bias from dropouts tend to result in according to the text?
What does a cautious approach to minimizing bias from dropouts tend to result in according to the text?
In the context of RCT limitations mentioned as difficult, what factor poses challenges to RCTs?
In the context of RCT limitations mentioned as difficult, what factor poses challenges to RCTs?
What is a potential drawback of relying solely on evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making?
What is a potential drawback of relying solely on evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making?
Why is critical appraisal of research essential according to the text?
Why is critical appraisal of research essential according to the text?
What common issue is associated with the presentation of research findings in the media?
What common issue is associated with the presentation of research findings in the media?
In the context of industry funding, what association was found with pro-industry results in medical and surgical trials?
In the context of industry funding, what association was found with pro-industry results in medical and surgical trials?
What is a potential impact of bias on research conclusions according to the text?
What is a potential impact of bias on research conclusions according to the text?
Why might excitement-generating headlines pose challenges in interpreting research findings?
Why might excitement-generating headlines pose challenges in interpreting research findings?
What is a key limitation of individualized N OF 1 trials?
What is a key limitation of individualized N OF 1 trials?
In the context of preclinical studies, what is the primary purpose of in vitro research?
In the context of preclinical studies, what is the primary purpose of in vitro research?
What is a major concern raised in preclinical studies regarding external validity?
What is a major concern raised in preclinical studies regarding external validity?
What is a significant ethical consideration highlighted in the text regarding N OF 1 trials?
What is a significant ethical consideration highlighted in the text regarding N OF 1 trials?
What aspect is emphasized as a strength of preclinical studies in terms of future research?
What aspect is emphasized as a strength of preclinical studies in terms of future research?
Which characteristic distinguishes an N OF 1 study from traditional clinical trials?
Which characteristic distinguishes an N OF 1 study from traditional clinical trials?
What is the primary purpose of meta-analyses in the context of systematic reviews?
What is the primary purpose of meta-analyses in the context of systematic reviews?
Why is publication bias considered a limitation of systematic reviews?
Why is publication bias considered a limitation of systematic reviews?
One key aspect that determines the strength of a systematic review is:
One key aspect that determines the strength of a systematic review is:
In the context of systematic reviews, what does 'capturing the big picture of evidence' typically involve?
In the context of systematic reviews, what does 'capturing the big picture of evidence' typically involve?
What does it mean for a systematic review to have 'explicit and rigorous methods'?
What does it mean for a systematic review to have 'explicit and rigorous methods'?
'Whole Practice Research' aims to assess if the results of RCTs apply to what specific context?
'Whole Practice Research' aims to assess if the results of RCTs apply to what specific context?