19 Questions
What is the purpose of epidemiological methods?
Identifying the factors that cause health problems
What does a cross-sectional design in epidemiology involve?
Comparing groups using pre-existing data for exposure and outcome
Which study design in epidemiology involves comparing groups using pre-existing data for both exposure and outcome?
Ecological design
What is the main difference between cohort studies and case control studies?
Cohort studies follow individuals over time; case control studies compare participants with and without a disease
What does a Likert scale measure?
Degree of agreement or disagreement
Which error in rating scales involves overly generous ratings?
Central tendency errors
What does Cronbach's alpha assess?
Reliability of questionnaire items/scales
'Observer expectation error' occurs when ratings are influenced by what factor?
Personal bias
What does 'intraclass correlation' aim to compare?
Two values for the same variable
What distinguishes inductive reasoning from deductive reasoning?
Inductive reasoning guarantees the conclusion, while deductive reasoning makes the conclusion probable.
What characterizes unscientific problem-solving according to the text?
Intuition-based clinging to beliefs despite lack of evidence.
Which aspect of validity focuses on the generalizability of research findings?
External validity
How are research studies categorized according to the text?
Basic/Fundamental vs. Applied
What distinguishes between laboratory and field tests in research classification?
The context where the experiments are conducted
In basic research, what is the primary goal?
Discover new or fundamental knowledge
Which type of research is more likely to be conducted in a highly controlled laboratory setting?
Basic research
What is a common limitation of experimental research?
Unnatural environment leading to limited generalizability
What distinguishes non-experimental research from experimental research?
Absence of manipulation of variables
Where is laboratory-based research typically conducted?
Controlled environment
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