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Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in conducting an effective search?

Break the information needed into components
Define the information needed
Construct logical relationships among the concepts using the terms “AND” “OR” “NOT” (correct)
Identify synonyms for each concept or component

Which of the following is NOT a research risk?

Economic risks (correct)
Social risk
Psychological risk
Physical risk

When is it considered ethical to perform a study evaluating an invasive muscle electromyography?

If there is no proven effective treatment for the condition under study (correct)
If the research is intended to develop interventions
If withholding treatment poses negligible risks to participants
If there are compelling methodological reasons for using placebo

Which of the following is NOT a step in conducting a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation?

Searching for types of databases (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of database often searched when conducting a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation?

Reference lists and bibliographies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a reference and a bibliography?

A reference lists sources that have been referred in the research work, while a bibliography lists all the materials consulted during the research work. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the key components of a research article?

Introduction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons for developing Communication Disorders research?

To improve patient and client care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the barriers to Communication Disorders research?

Lack of time (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the status of Communication Disorders research?

It is supported by professional association goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which research paradigm focuses on treatment effects for individuals rather than groups?

Single-subject research (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the goal of the single-subject research paradigm?

To develop results that can be generalized to reality (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an assumption of the single-subject paradigm?

Determining causation (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how can the research paradigms be mixed within a study?

By using qualitative research for some aspects and quantitative research for others (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which research paradigm focuses on measurements and observations to develop results that can be generalized to reality?

Quantitative paradigm (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which assumption of the quantitative paradigm states that cause and effect can be determined and differentiated from one another through manipulation and control of variables?

Determining causation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which research paradigm recognizes that there are multiple constructed realities and that the meaning of events is attached by the participants?

Qualitative paradigm (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which assumption of the qualitative paradigm states that it is impossible to distinguish between cause and effect?

No causation (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is evidence-based practice?

The integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the gold standard of the EBM hierarchy model?

Systematic reviews and meta-analysis of randomized control trials (RCTs) (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the five domains of medical practice and research considered by the EBM model?

Therapy/prevention/harm/etiology, Prognosis, Diagnosis, Differential diagnosis/symptom prevalence, Economic and decision analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the four considerations taken in formulating the patient care question in evidence-based practice?

Patient characteristics, The intervention, The comparative intervention, Outcomes (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the key components of a research article?

Abstract (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons for developing Communication Disorders research?

To develop body of knowledge (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the barriers to Communication Disorders research?

Lack of funds (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which research paradigm focuses on measurements and observations to develop results that can be generalized to reality?

Quantitative paradigm (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which research paradigm focuses on treatment effects for individuals rather than groups?

Single-subject paradigm (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of database often searched when conducting a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation?

Google search (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using library catalogs for conducting a literature review?

Researchers will know that materials will be readily available (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a reference and a bibliography?

References include only in-text citations used in the assignment or project, while bibliographies include both in-text citations and other sources used to generate the idea (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of reference lists and bibliographies?

No sources listed can be more recent than the list (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of organizing a literature search?

To find the most relevant materials (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following research paradigms focuses on being certain or positive of knowledge that can be verified through measurement and observation?

Quantitative paradigm (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which assumption of the quantitative paradigm states that determining cause and effect can be done through manipulation and control of independent and dependent variables?

Determining causation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the qualitative paradigm?

Independence of investigator and subjects (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which research paradigm recognizes that there are always several versions of reality, and the meaning of events is attached by the participants?

Qualitative paradigm (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an assumption of the single-subject paradigm?

Results specific to time and context (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the highest level of evidence in the EBM hierarchy model?

Systematic reviews and meta-analysis of randomized control trial (RCT) (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the five domains of medical practice and research considered by the EBM model?

Therapy/prevention/harm/etiology (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is evidence-based practice?

Integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the gold standard of the EBM hierarchy model?

Randomized control trial (RCT) (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the four considerations taken in formulating the patient care question in evidence-based practice?

Patient characteristics (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the three types of research risks?

Physical risk, psychological risk, social risk (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an ethical procedure in research?

Using appropriate language and format (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when is it considered ethical to perform a study evaluating an invasive muscle electromyography?

Yes, if participants are not at risk of excessive harm (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a condition variant where no treatment exists?

Trial of a new medication to prevent Alzheimer’s dementia (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the goal of evidence-based practice?

To integrate research evidence into clinical decision making (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which research paradigm focuses on measurements and observations to develop results that can be generalized to reality?

Quantitative paradigm (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is evidence-based practice?

The integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and the best available evidence in the decision-making process for patient care. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which assumption of the qualitative paradigm states that there are multiple constructed realities and that the meaning of events is attached by the participants?

Assumption 3 (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the goal of the single-subject research paradigm?

To focus on treatment effects for individuals rather than groups. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using qualitative research methods?

Advantages: Allows for multiple constructed realities. Disadvantages: Difficult to distinguish cause and effect. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for the assignment?

Saturday 14/10/2023 (12 midnight) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four considerations taken in formulating the patient care question in evidence-based practice?

PICO (population, intervention, comparison, outcome) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of research risks?

Physical risk, psychological risk, social risk Signup and view all the answers

When is it considered ethical to perform a study evaluating an invasive muscle electromyography?

If there are compelling methodological reasons for using placebo, and the research is intended to develop interventions that can be implemented in the population from which trial participants are drawn, and the trial does not require participants to forgo treatment they would otherwise receive Signup and view all the answers

What are the five domains of medical practice and research considered by the EBM model?

Physical risk, psychological risk, social risk, economic risks Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the goal of the single-subject research paradigm?

Single-subject research eliminates the group conclusion and focuses on treatment effects for individuals. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using qualitative research methods?

Advantages: Allows for in-depth exploration of complex phenomena, provides rich and detailed data, allows for flexibility in data collection and analysis. Disadvantages: Results may lack generalizability, findings may be subjective and influenced by the researcher's bias, time-consuming and resource-intensive. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using quantitative research methods?

Advantages: Allows for generalizability of findings, provides objective and quantifiable data, allows for statistical analysis and comparison. Disadvantages: May oversimplify complex phenomena, may not capture the richness of individual experiences, may require large sample sizes. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is evidence-based practice?

Evidence-based practice refers to the integration of the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values and preferences in making healthcare decisions. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the status of Communication Disorders research?

The text does not provide information about the current status of Communication Disorders research. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 7 key components of a research article?

The 7 key components of a research article are: literature review, rationale, purpose, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the scientist-practitioner model.

The scientist-practitioner model is a model that seeks to provide education to clinicians so that they have good research skills and researchers have good clinical training. Signup and view all the answers

What are the reasons for developing Communication Disorders research?

The reasons for developing Communication Disorders research include: developing a body of knowledge, determining whether interventions work, and improving patient and client care. Signup and view all the answers

What are some barriers to Communication Disorders research?

Some barriers to Communication Disorders research include: lack of funds, lack of research mentors, lack of time, lack of familiarity with the research process, lack of statistical support, ethical concerns about human participants and animal subjects, and the clinical researcher dichotomy. Signup and view all the answers

Why is research important in the field of Communication Disorders?

Research is important in the field of Communication Disorders because it helps develop a body of knowledge, determine the effectiveness of interventions, and improve patient and client care. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three assumptions of the quantitative paradigm?

The three assumptions of the quantitative paradigm are: 1) There is a single objective reality that can be determined through measurement and observation. 2) The investigator and the object of inquiry can be independent of one another. 3) Cause and effect can be determined and differentiated through manipulation and control of variables. Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the qualitative paradigm?

The goal of the qualitative paradigm is to understand a research problem or topic from the perspectives of the local population it involves. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main points of the quantitative paradigm?

The two main points of the quantitative paradigm are: 1) Independence of investigator and subjects, where the investigator and the object of inquiry can be independent of one another. 2) Generalizability of results, where the goal is to develop results that can be generalized to reality. Signup and view all the answers

What is evidence-based practice?

Evidence-based practice is the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using library catalogs for conducting a literature review?

The main advantage of using library catalogs for conducting a literature review is that they provide access to a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and other materials. Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard of the EBM hierarchy model?

The gold standard of the EBM hierarchy model is the randomized control trial (RCT). Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the single-subject research paradigm?

The goal of the single-subject research paradigm is to focus on treatment effects for individuals rather than groups. Signup and view all the answers

What are the five domains of medical practice and research considered by the EBM model?

The five domains of medical practice and research considered by the EBM model are therapy/prevention/harm/etiology, prognosis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis/symptom prevalence, and economic and decision analysis. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four considerations taken in formulating the patient care question in evidence-based practice?

The four considerations taken in formulating the patient care question in evidence-based practice are patient characteristics, the intervention, the comparative intervention, and outcomes (represented by the acronym PICO: population, intervention, control, and outcomes). Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest level of evidence in the EBM hierarchy model?

The highest level of evidence in the EBM hierarchy model is systematic reviews and meta-analysis of randomized control trials (RCTs) (1a). Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the steps in conducting a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation?

The steps in conducting a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation include: 1) Finding research literature, 2) Types of information, 3) Types of professional literature, 4) Finding literature, and 5) Organizing your search. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the types of databases often searched when conducting a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation?

The types of databases often searched when conducting a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation include: Rehabilitation databases, library catalogs, reference lists and bibliographies, and single journal indexes or databases. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the criteria for evaluating the quality of a study in a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation?

The criteria for evaluating the quality of a study in a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation include: The relevance of the study to the research question, the study design and methods used, the validity and reliability of the data collected, and the credibility and expertise of the authors. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the ways of organizing the material found in a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation?

The ways of organizing the material found in a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation include: Creating an annotated bibliography, categorizing the material by themes or topics, and using citation management software to organize and track the references. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how can UJ electronic library services be used to find scientific evidence to support clinical approaches used in rehabilitation?

UJ electronic library services can be used to find scientific evidence to support clinical approaches used in rehabilitation by searching the available databases for relevant research articles, accessing electronic books and journals, and utilizing the advanced search features and filters provided by the library's online platform. Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in conducting an effective search?

Which of the following is NOT a research risk?

When is it considered ethical to perform a study evaluating an invasive muscle electromyography?

Which of the following is NOT a step in conducting a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation?

Which of the following is NOT a type of database often searched when conducting a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation?

What is the difference between a reference and a bibliography?

Which of the following is NOT one of the key components of a research article?

What is one of the reasons for developing Communication Disorders research?

What is one of the barriers to Communication Disorders research?

According to the text, what is the status of Communication Disorders research?

Which research paradigm focuses on treatment effects for individuals rather than groups?

According to the text, what is the goal of the single-subject research paradigm?

Which of the following is an assumption of the single-subject paradigm?

According to the text, how can the research paradigms be mixed within a study?

Which research paradigm focuses on measurements and observations to develop results that can be generalized to reality?

Which assumption of the quantitative paradigm states that cause and effect can be determined and differentiated from one another through manipulation and control of variables?

Which research paradigm recognizes that there are multiple constructed realities and that the meaning of events is attached by the participants?

Which assumption of the qualitative paradigm states that it is impossible to distinguish between cause and effect?

According to the text, what is evidence-based practice?

According to the text, what is the gold standard of the EBM hierarchy model?

According to the text, what are the five domains of medical practice and research considered by the EBM model?

According to the text, what are the four considerations taken in formulating the patient care question in evidence-based practice?

Which of the following is NOT one of the key components of a research article?

What is one of the reasons for developing Communication Disorders research?

What is one of the barriers to Communication Disorders research?

Which research paradigm focuses on measurements and observations to develop results that can be generalized to reality?

Which research paradigm focuses on treatment effects for individuals rather than groups?

Which of the following is NOT a type of database often searched when conducting a literature review for a scholarly study in the discipline of rehabilitation?

What is the advantage of using library catalogs for conducting a literature review?

What is the difference between a reference and a bibliography?

Which of the following is a limitation of reference lists and bibliographies?

According to the text, what is the purpose of organizing a literature search?

Which of the following research paradigms focuses on being certain or positive of knowledge that can be verified through measurement and observation?

Which assumption of the quantitative paradigm states that determining cause and effect can be done through manipulation and control of independent and dependent variables?

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the qualitative paradigm?

Which research paradigm recognizes that there are always several versions of reality, and the meaning of events is attached by the participants?

Which of the following is an assumption of the single-subject paradigm?

According to the text, what is the highest level of evidence in the EBM hierarchy model?

According to the text, what are the five domains of medical practice and research considered by the EBM model?

According to the text, what is evidence-based practice?

According to the text, what is the gold standard of the EBM hierarchy model?

According to the text, what are the four considerations taken in formulating the patient care question in evidence-based practice?

According to the text, what are the three types of research risks?

Which of the following is considered an ethical procedure in research?

According to the text, when is it considered ethical to perform a study evaluating an invasive muscle electromyography?

Which of the following is an example of a condition variant where no treatment exists?

According to the text, what is the goal of evidence-based practice?

Which research paradigm focuses on measurements and observations to develop results that can be generalized to reality?

According to the text, what is evidence-based practice?

Which assumption of the qualitative paradigm states that there are multiple constructed realities and that the meaning of events is attached by the participants?

According to the text, what is the goal of the single-subject research paradigm?

According to the text, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using qualitative research methods?

What is the deadline for the assignment?

What are the four considerations taken in formulating the patient care question in evidence-based practice?

What are the three types of research risks?

When is it considered ethical to perform a study evaluating an invasive muscle electromyography?

What are the five domains of medical practice and research considered by the EBM model?

According to the text, what is the goal of the single-subject research paradigm?

According to the text, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using qualitative research methods?

According to the text, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using quantitative research methods?

According to the text, what is evidence-based practice?

According to the text, what is the status of Communication Disorders research?

What are the 7 key components of a research article?

Explain the scientist-practitioner model.

What are the reasons for developing Communication Disorders research?

What are some barriers to Communication Disorders research?

Why is research important in the field of Communication Disorders?

What are the three assumptions of the quantitative paradigm?

What is the goal of the qualitative paradigm?

What are the two main points of the quantitative paradigm?

What is evidence-based practice?

What is the main advantage of using library catalogs for conducting a literature review?

What is the gold standard of the EBM hierarchy model?

What is the goal of the single-subject research paradigm?

What are the five domains of medical practice and research considered by the EBM model?

What are the four considerations taken in formulating the patient care question in evidence-based practice?