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Reviewing Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria ensures the study sample appropriately represents the population and controls for ______.
Reviewing Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria ensures the study sample appropriately represents the population and controls for ______.
bias
Randomized Controlled Trials are most effective for testing intervention effectiveness due to high internal ______ and control over variables.
Randomized Controlled Trials are most effective for testing intervention effectiveness due to high internal ______ and control over variables.
validity
Cohort Studies are an observational design, tracking groups over time to observe ______.
Cohort Studies are an observational design, tracking groups over time to observe ______.
outcomes
Trustworthiness in qualitative research involves credibility, transferability, dependability, and ______.
Trustworthiness in qualitative research involves credibility, transferability, dependability, and ______.
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The relevance of study findings to occupational therapy practice is essential for determining their value in ______ settings.
The relevance of study findings to occupational therapy practice is essential for determining their value in ______ settings.
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The highest level of evidence is represented by ______ Reviews and Meta-Analyses.
The highest level of evidence is represented by ______ Reviews and Meta-Analyses.
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Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) possess high internal validity due to ______ assignment.
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) possess high internal validity due to ______ assignment.
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Cohort Studies are ______, following a group over time to observe outcomes.
Cohort Studies are ______, following a group over time to observe outcomes.
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Cronbach’s Alpha is a statistical method used to assess ______ and reliability.
Cronbach’s Alpha is a statistical method used to assess ______ and reliability.
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Internal Validity assesses whether the outcomes of a study are due to the tested ______, not confounding factors.
Internal Validity assesses whether the outcomes of a study are due to the tested ______, not confounding factors.
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External Validity implies the applicability of study findings beyond the study's ______.
External Validity implies the applicability of study findings beyond the study's ______.
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Theoretical Framework is important for context but doesn’t directly impact ______ rigor.
Theoretical Framework is important for context but doesn’t directly impact ______ rigor.
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Effect Size indicates the practical ______ of findings in a study.
Effect Size indicates the practical ______ of findings in a study.
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Study Notes
Hierarchy of Evidence
- Highest level: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses combine multiple studies for robust evidence.
- Lower levels include randomized controlled trials (RCTs), with high internal validity and random assignment.
- Cohort studies observe groups over time.
- Case-control studies compare groups with and without a condition.
- Lowest level is expert opinion, without research backing.
- Systematic reviews synthesize findings across studies, increasing evidence strength.
Validity
- Construct Validity: Measures if a study accurately captures the concept it intends to measure.
- Internal Validity: Assesses if study outcomes are due to tested variables, not confounding factors. RCTs are higher in internal validity due to random assignment and control over factors.
- External Validity: Determines the generalizability of study findings to a broader population. High external validity means findings apply beyond the study sample.
- High internal validity doesn't always guarantee high external validity. A study could produce accurate results in a specific setting but not be generalizable elsewhere.
Reliability
- Reliability is the consistency of a measurement tool or instrument. It produces similar results under consistent conditions.
- Cronbach's Alpha is a statistical method used to evaluate internal consistency and reliability of a measurement.
Methodology in Research
- Methodology Strength Factors: Important factors include sample size, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques. Theoretical frameworks provide context but don't directly impact methodological quality.
- Effect Size: Indicates the magnitude of study findings, showing practical significance.
- Critiquing Validity: Reviewing inclusion/exclusion criteria ensures the study sample is representative of the target population. This prevents bias.
Types of Studies and Evidence for Interventions
- Randomized Controlled Trials: High internal validity, useful to test intervention effectiveness. Control over variables and observational design.
- Cohort Studies: Observational design, tracking groups over time for outcome observation.
- Case-Control Studies: Observing outcomes in groups with and without a particular condition; often less strong evidence compared to cohort studies.
Trustworthiness in Qualitative Research
- Trustworthiness: Involves credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability.
- Transferability: Similar to external validity in quantitative studies, it assesses applicability to other settings/populations.
Relevance and Application in Occupational Therapy
- Applicability to Practice: Study findings in occupational therapy need to be relevant and useful in practice.
- Limitations: High-level evidence may not be directly applicable to all occupational therapy practices. Consider context carefully.
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This quiz explores the hierarchy of evidence in research, detailing the highest levels of evidence such as systematic reviews and the lowest level like expert opinion. It also covers key concepts of validity, including construct, internal, and external validity, and their importance in evaluating research outcomes.
