What is referred to as the "record" of the current state of the knowledge regarding a certain topic? It is
also considered as reviewable and relatively comprehensive. - Answers Scientific literature
Structure of research articles? - Answers Abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion
Research Articles: The summary of aims, methods, results and conclusions of the study. - Answers
Abstract
Research Articles: Summarizes the current state of the evidence base, rationale for and aims of the
study. - Answers Introduction
Research Articles: Details study design and analysis. - Answers Methods
Research Articles: Presents the findings of the study. - Answers Results
Research Articles: Summarizes main findings, implications, and recommendations for future research. -
Answers Conclusion
Outline for research article critiquing? - Answers Collection of data
Analysis of data
Interpretation of data
Analytic studies should include a _____ hypothesis that is both measurable (often quantitative) and
specific. - Answers cogent
The introduction to the collection of data gives both... - Answers context and objectives
Which hypothesis is better?
A. Babies who are breast-fed have less illness than babies who are bottle-fed.
B. Babies who are exclusively breastfed for three months or more will have at least a 30% reduction in
the incidence of hospital admission for gastroenteritis in the first year of life. - Answers B
Poorly defined criteria in the collection of data may lead to the _____ of exposure or outcome - Answers
misclassification
Broad and narrow exposure categories produce _____ results - Answers different
What are some strategies employed in the collection of data to prevent confounding? - Answers
Randomization, restriction, matching
The analysis of data is influenced by the _____ of the analysis and the type of _____ - Answers goals;
data
, What portion of the interpretation of data presents both external and internal validity? - Answers
Discussion and conclusion
The context of research articles is the _____ between scientific rigor and practical resources - Answers
balance
1. Know your mission
2. Be speedy
3. Read carefully
4. Say positive things in your review
5. Don't exhibit hostility or mean-spiritedness in the review
6. Keep it brief
7. Don't nit-pick
8. Develop a reviewing format
9. Be thoughtful about recommending additional analyses or experiments
10. Watch for egocentrism
11. Make a recommendation
12. Sign our review - Answers Formal Review Tips
What are the two forms of causation? - Answers Deterministic, probabilistic
Complexity of disease starts with... - Answers Disease, symptoms, disability
Gene Environment
Medical Treatment
Social Environment
Health Behaviors
Medical Detection
Income Occupation Education
Environment - Answers Complexity of disease
If A causes B, then A must always be followed by B.