BHA4010
Introduction to Health Care
Research
MIDTERM READINESS EXAM
GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. What is the primary purpose of a randomized controlled
trial (RCT) in health care research?
- A) To observe patient outcomes in a naturalistic setting
- B) To establish a cause-and-effect relationship
- C) To identify risk factors associated with a disease
- D) To develop a theoretical framework
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RCTs are designed to eliminate biases and
confounders, helping researchers determine whether an
intervention causes the expected outcomes.
2. Which of the following is a common qualitative research
method used in health care studies?
- A) Surveys
- B) Focus groups
- C) Meta-analysis
- D) Clinical trials
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Focus groups allow researchers to gather
diverse views and insights from participants, making them a
key qualitative method.
3. In a cohort study, the main objective is to:
- A) Evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment after
random assignment
- B) Compare outcomes between patients with and
without a specific exposure
- C) Identify the prevalence of a condition at a single point
©2024/2025
Introduction to Health Care
Research
MIDTERM READINESS EXAM
GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. What is the primary purpose of a randomized controlled
trial (RCT) in health care research?
- A) To observe patient outcomes in a naturalistic setting
- B) To establish a cause-and-effect relationship
- C) To identify risk factors associated with a disease
- D) To develop a theoretical framework
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RCTs are designed to eliminate biases and
confounders, helping researchers determine whether an
intervention causes the expected outcomes.
2. Which of the following is a common qualitative research
method used in health care studies?
- A) Surveys
- B) Focus groups
- C) Meta-analysis
- D) Clinical trials
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Focus groups allow researchers to gather
diverse views and insights from participants, making them a
key qualitative method.
3. In a cohort study, the main objective is to:
- A) Evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment after
random assignment
- B) Compare outcomes between patients with and
without a specific exposure
- C) Identify the prevalence of a condition at a single point
©2024/2025
