Exam 1: Introduction

Experimental research includes studies that manipulate one variable to see its effect on another, while controlling for as many variables as possible, as well as, randomly assigning participants to groups.

What type of research is most controlled?

The purpose of research is to publish often and present your data at national and international conferences.

Which statement is false when explaining the use of research?

What type of research is a study of time usage?

Which is not a step to refine your research?

What type of research includes trend analysis?

What type of research evaluates therapeutic results?

What types of research generates new theory?

Which is considered research?

Researchers who exam therapeutic effects of a new diabetes medication for young children is an example of which type of research?

Research is a systematic, organized process that goes through sequential steps.

What type of research includes qualitative measures?

It is the responsibility of every student to become an informed consumer and learn how to interpret medical research and healthcare literature.

What type of research includes random assignment as a means of controlling extraneous variables?

Research is not the basis for clinical practice.

To determine the best treatment option, health professionals must rely on their understanding of research literature to make the most informed clinical decisions.

Researching and interpreting the literature is necessary for a novice practitioner, but an "expert" in the field will focus on more real-life experiences to guide his professional practice.

Experimental research involves a description of an individual, group, or situation that may be applied to further groups or situations, such as case studies.

When choosing a research project for a class, which of the following factors should be considered?