NRP 513
Clinical Applications of Theory
& Research
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which research design is most appropriate for
establishing causality?
a) Cross-sectional
b) Longitudinal
c) Case-control
d) Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
Correct Answer: d) RCT
Rationale: RCTs are considered the gold standard for
establishing causality because they eliminate confounding variables
through random assignment.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process of systematically reviewing and
critically appraising research to synthesize evidence is known as
____________.
Correct Answer: Evidence Synthesis
Rationale: Evidence synthesis involves integrating results from
multiple studies to draw conclusions about the body of research on
a particular topic.
3. True/False: Meta-analysis is a quantitative approach that can be
used in the development of clinical practice guidelines.
Correct Answer: True
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, Rationale: Meta-analysis combines data from several studies to
produce a single estimate of effect, which can inform practice
guidelines.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are essential components of a research proposal?
a) Literature review
b) Methodology
c) Budget
d) Dissemination plan
Correct Answers: a) Literature review, b) Methodology, d)
Dissemination plan
Rationale: While a budget is important, it is not considered an
essential component of the research proposal's academic content.
5. Multiple Choice: In qualitative research, which method is best
suited for exploring the lived experiences of patients with chronic
illness?
a) Survey
b) Phenomenology
c) Experimental
d) Quasi-experimental
Correct Answer: b) Phenomenology
©UOP 2024/2025
Clinical Applications of Theory
& Research
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
©UOP 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which research design is most appropriate for
establishing causality?
a) Cross-sectional
b) Longitudinal
c) Case-control
d) Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
Correct Answer: d) RCT
Rationale: RCTs are considered the gold standard for
establishing causality because they eliminate confounding variables
through random assignment.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process of systematically reviewing and
critically appraising research to synthesize evidence is known as
____________.
Correct Answer: Evidence Synthesis
Rationale: Evidence synthesis involves integrating results from
multiple studies to draw conclusions about the body of research on
a particular topic.
3. True/False: Meta-analysis is a quantitative approach that can be
used in the development of clinical practice guidelines.
Correct Answer: True
©UOP 2024/2025
, Rationale: Meta-analysis combines data from several studies to
produce a single estimate of effect, which can inform practice
guidelines.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are essential components of a research proposal?
a) Literature review
b) Methodology
c) Budget
d) Dissemination plan
Correct Answers: a) Literature review, b) Methodology, d)
Dissemination plan
Rationale: While a budget is important, it is not considered an
essential component of the research proposal's academic content.
5. Multiple Choice: In qualitative research, which method is best
suited for exploring the lived experiences of patients with chronic
illness?
a) Survey
b) Phenomenology
c) Experimental
d) Quasi-experimental
Correct Answer: b) Phenomenology
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