Test Bank For
Introduction to Health Research Methods: A Practical Guide
Authors: Kathryn H. Jacobsen
3rd Edition
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, Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
True/False
1. True Or False? The Five Steps Of The Research Process Can Vary According To The Goal Of The
Research Project Or According To What Methods Are Used.
Accurate Answer: False Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Research Process Subject: Chapter 1
2. True Or False? Population Health Focuses On The Outcomes And Determinants Of Health In
Groups Of Humans.
Accurate Answer: True Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research Subject: Chapter 1
Multiple Choice
1. What Type Of Research Evaluates The Best Ways To Prevent, Diagnose, And Treat Adverse Health
Issues That Affect Individuals And Families?
A) Clinical Research
B) Basic Medical Research
C) Population Health Research
D) Translational Research Accurate Answer:
A Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research
Subject: Chapter 1
2. Demography Is Often Used As A Tool In What Type Of Research?
A) Clinical Research
B) Basic Medical Research
C) Population Health Research
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,D) Translational Research Accurate Answer:
C Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research Subject: Chapter 1
3. What Is The Fourth Step In The Research Process?
A) Designing The Study
B) Selecting A General Study Approach
C) Reporting The Findings
D) Analyzing The Data Accurate Answer:
D Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Research Process Subject: Chapter 1
Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which Of The Following Points Toward The Selection Of Key Indicators That Would Provide
Evidence For The Success Of The Intervention?
A) Brainstorming
B) Concept Mapping
C) PICOT
D) Practical Questions
Accurate Answer: C Complexity: Moderateahead: PICOT Subject: Chapter 2
2. Which Of The Following, Related To The Candidate Question, Will Assist The Researcher In
Determining What Is Already Known About The Topic And What New Information A New Study Could
Contribute?
A) Meta-Analysis
B) Literature Review
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, C) Questionnaires
D) Concept Mapping Accurate Answer: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Exposure, Disease, And Populations (Edps) Subject: Chapter 2
3. What Database, Developed By The U.S. National Library Of Medicine, Can Be Helpful For
Identifying The Full Extent Of A Research Area And For Narrowing The Scope Of A Research Area?
A) Pubmed
B) Medwatch
C) Mesh (Medical Subject Headings Database)
True/False
1. True Or False? The Goal Of Concept Mapping Is To Create A Long List Of Possible Research Topics.
Accurate Answer: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Brainstorming And Concept Mapping Subject: Chapter 2
2. True Or False? Questions Derived From Practice Often Point Toward An Unmet Demand For
Needs Assessments, Program Evaluations, And Clinical Effectiveness Studies.
Accurate Answer: True Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Practical Research Subject: Chapter 2
Chapter: Chapter 03 – Quiz
True/False
1. True Or False? The Only Way To Truly Understand A Study Is To Read The Full Text Of
The Article. Accurate Answer: True
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Full-Text Articles Subject: Chapter 3
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Introduction to Health Research Methods: A Practical Guide
Authors: Kathryn H. Jacobsen
3rd Edition
Page | 1
, Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
True/False
1. True Or False? The Five Steps Of The Research Process Can Vary According To The Goal Of The
Research Project Or According To What Methods Are Used.
Accurate Answer: False Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Research Process Subject: Chapter 1
2. True Or False? Population Health Focuses On The Outcomes And Determinants Of Health In
Groups Of Humans.
Accurate Answer: True Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research Subject: Chapter 1
Multiple Choice
1. What Type Of Research Evaluates The Best Ways To Prevent, Diagnose, And Treat Adverse Health
Issues That Affect Individuals And Families?
A) Clinical Research
B) Basic Medical Research
C) Population Health Research
D) Translational Research Accurate Answer:
A Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research
Subject: Chapter 1
2. Demography Is Often Used As A Tool In What Type Of Research?
A) Clinical Research
B) Basic Medical Research
C) Population Health Research
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,D) Translational Research Accurate Answer:
C Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research Subject: Chapter 1
3. What Is The Fourth Step In The Research Process?
A) Designing The Study
B) Selecting A General Study Approach
C) Reporting The Findings
D) Analyzing The Data Accurate Answer:
D Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Research Process Subject: Chapter 1
Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which Of The Following Points Toward The Selection Of Key Indicators That Would Provide
Evidence For The Success Of The Intervention?
A) Brainstorming
B) Concept Mapping
C) PICOT
D) Practical Questions
Accurate Answer: C Complexity: Moderateahead: PICOT Subject: Chapter 2
2. Which Of The Following, Related To The Candidate Question, Will Assist The Researcher In
Determining What Is Already Known About The Topic And What New Information A New Study Could
Contribute?
A) Meta-Analysis
B) Literature Review
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, C) Questionnaires
D) Concept Mapping Accurate Answer: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Exposure, Disease, And Populations (Edps) Subject: Chapter 2
3. What Database, Developed By The U.S. National Library Of Medicine, Can Be Helpful For
Identifying The Full Extent Of A Research Area And For Narrowing The Scope Of A Research Area?
A) Pubmed
B) Medwatch
C) Mesh (Medical Subject Headings Database)
True/False
1. True Or False? The Goal Of Concept Mapping Is To Create A Long List Of Possible Research Topics.
Accurate Answer: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Brainstorming And Concept Mapping Subject: Chapter 2
2. True Or False? Questions Derived From Practice Often Point Toward An Unmet Demand For
Needs Assessments, Program Evaluations, And Clinical Effectiveness Studies.
Accurate Answer: True Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Practical Research Subject: Chapter 2
Chapter: Chapter 03 – Quiz
True/False
1. True Or False? The Only Way To Truly Understand A Study Is To Read The Full Text Of
The Article. Accurate Answer: True
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Full-Text Articles Subject: Chapter 3
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