EDAC Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
What differentiates evidence-based design from typical design? - Correct answer-
Its emphasis on using research to support design decision making and evaluate
design innovations
What are the components of the research process? - Correct answer--Research
question(s)
-Literature review
-Hypothesis
-Research plan
-Pilot study
-Data collection
-Data analysis
-Report
-Future research
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, What are the three methodologies that can be used in EBD research? - Correct
answer--Quantitative approach
-Qualitative Approach
-Mixed Methods Approach
What are the major roles of researchers in evidence-based design? - Correct
answer--Decide on details of research plan
-Conduct pilot study
-Adjust the research plan
-Analyze and interpret the data
-Confirm or reject the hypotheses
-Provide an answer to the research question
-Suggest direction of future research
What are the four building blocks of a literature review? - Correct answer--Define
the research question
-Locate the information
-Critically evaluate and interpret the evidence
-Record and synthesize information
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Graded A+
What differentiates evidence-based design from typical design? - Correct answer-
Its emphasis on using research to support design decision making and evaluate
design innovations
What are the components of the research process? - Correct answer--Research
question(s)
-Literature review
-Hypothesis
-Research plan
-Pilot study
-Data collection
-Data analysis
-Report
-Future research
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, What are the three methodologies that can be used in EBD research? - Correct
answer--Quantitative approach
-Qualitative Approach
-Mixed Methods Approach
What are the major roles of researchers in evidence-based design? - Correct
answer--Decide on details of research plan
-Conduct pilot study
-Adjust the research plan
-Analyze and interpret the data
-Confirm or reject the hypotheses
-Provide an answer to the research question
-Suggest direction of future research
What are the four building blocks of a literature review? - Correct answer--Define
the research question
-Locate the information
-Critically evaluate and interpret the evidence
-Record and synthesize information
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2