Question 1

A statement of impact is a section within an article that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rates the efficacy of an intervention/treatment technique 
B)  References data that indicates the importance of a topic of study 
C)  Specifies the level of evidence of a study 
D)  Indicates the impact that present study findings will have on the existing body of evidence 
A)  Rates the efficacy of an intervention/treatment technique 
B)  References data that indicates the importance of a topic of study 
C)  Specifies the level of evidence of a study 
D)  Indicates the impact that present study findings will have on the existing body of evidence B

Question 2

The introduction of a research article provides a concise overview of the approach and findings of a given research study, and may be the only part read when performing a literature review first-level screening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The presentation of findings within the results section of an article is typically limited to the direct results of the analyses undertaken and does not include an interpretation of or reflection on any of those findings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The primary difference between a colloquium and a panel discussion is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A colloquium is typically moderated by a facilitator; a panel discussion is not. 
B)  A panel discussion allows for a question-and-answer session with the audience; a colloquium does not. 
C)  The emphasis of a colloquium is a summary of research papers; a panel discussion typically does not include this. 
D)  The participants of a colloquium typically sit at different tables, with different topics per table; participants of a panel typically sit at one table and share a topic. 
A)  A colloquium is typically moderated by a facilitator; a panel discussion is not. 
B)  A panel discussion allows for a question-and-answer session with the audience; a colloquium does not. 
C)  The emphasis of a colloquium is a summary of research papers; a panel discussion typically does not include this. 
D)  The participants of a colloquium typically sit at different tables, with different topics per table; participants of a panel typically sit at one table and share a topic.

Question 5

There are multiple types of research articles that may be included in a peer-reviewed journal; some of which include literature reviews, experimental reports, case reports, and opinion papers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to APA guidelines, a research article should have an abstract. Which of the following is not correct regarding the contents of the abstract?

Accepted Answer

A)  There should be a sentence or two of background information about the topic of the study. 
B)  The research questions or hypotheses to be examined should be stated. 
C)  A description of the participants and the methodological approach should be concisely stated. 
D)  The study's results and conclusions should be excluded so that the reader will not be influenced without first reading the full article. 
A)  There should be a sentence or two of background information about the topic of the study. 
B)  The research questions or hypotheses to be examined should be stated. 
C)  A description of the participants and the methodological approach should be concisely stated. 
D)  The study's results and conclusions should be excluded so that the reader will not be influenced without first reading the full article.

Question 7

In describing the procedures of a study, standardization is described through fidelity measures for any assessments, and through dependability measures for administered interventions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Consumers of evidence-based practice include not only a client, but also insurance companies, hospital administrators, policy makers, granting agencies, and OT managers who are concerned about intervention options and choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When communicating the results of evidence to consumers, practitioners should be sure to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use simple, concrete, nontechnical, culturally neutral language 
B)  Be comprehensive, covering all details of the evidence thoroughly 
C)  Check frequently for confusion or lack of comprehension 
D)  Suggest concrete actions related to the information 
A)  Use simple, concrete, nontechnical, culturally neutral language 
B)  Be comprehensive, covering all details of the evidence thoroughly 
C)  Check frequently for confusion or lack of comprehension 
D)  Suggest concrete actions related to the information

Question 10

Which section of a research paper provides a reviewer with an abbreviated, critical appraisal of the study's methodological approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Method 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Method 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion

Question 11

The method section of a research paper describes the approach of the study and is typically divided into a number of subsections that describe the ethical approvals, design, participants, procedures, measures, and data analysis approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Presented research will typically be structured in the same way as a peer-reviewed journal article, including all of the general sections as a written paper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to APA guidelines, the title page of a research article should contain certain elements. Which of the following is not a required item?

Accepted Answer

A)  Running head 
B)  Keywords 
C)  Authors' names 
D)  Institutional affiliation 
A)  Running head 
B)  Keywords 
C)  Authors' names 
D)  Institutional affiliation

Question 14

Which section of a research paper provides a reviewer with the most information regarding the level of evidence a particular study contributes to knowledge regarding a given topic area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Method 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Method 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion

Question 15

Which of the following statements is false regarding APA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  APA guidelines standardize the formatting for all sections of a research paper. 
B)  APA is one of multiple publication guidelines used in scientific literature. 
C)  APA guidelines are specific to occupational therapy literature and other professions use different guidelines. 
D)  APA provides guidelines on the order in which sections should be presented in a research paper. 
A)  APA guidelines standardize the formatting for all sections of a research paper. 
B)  APA is one of multiple publication guidelines used in scientific literature. 
C)  APA guidelines are specific to occupational therapy literature and other professions use different guidelines. 
D)  APA provides guidelines on the order in which sections should be presented in a research paper.

Exam 4: Reading and Understanding Published and Presented Research

A statement of impact is a section within an article that:

The introduction of a research article provides a concise overview of the approach and findings of a given research study, and may be the only part read when performing a literature review first-level screening.

The presentation of findings within the results section of an article is typically limited to the direct results of the analyses undertaken and does not include an interpretation of or reflection on any of those findings.

The primary difference between a colloquium and a panel discussion is:

There are multiple types of research articles that may be included in a peer-reviewed journal; some of which include literature reviews, experimental reports, case reports, and opinion papers.

According to APA guidelines, a research article should have an abstract. Which of the following is not correct regarding the contents of the abstract?

In describing the procedures of a study, standardization is described through fidelity measures for any assessments, and through dependability measures for administered interventions.

Consumers of evidence-based practice include not only a client, but also insurance companies, hospital administrators, policy makers, granting agencies, and OT managers who are concerned about intervention options and choices.

When communicating the results of evidence to consumers, practitioners should be sure to do all of the following except:

Which section of a research paper provides a reviewer with an abbreviated, critical appraisal of the study's methodological approach?

The method section of a research paper describes the approach of the study and is typically divided into a number of subsections that describe the ethical approvals, design, participants, procedures, measures, and data analysis approach.

Presented research will typically be structured in the same way as a peer-reviewed journal article, including all of the general sections as a written paper.

According to APA guidelines, the title page of a research article should contain certain elements. Which of the following is not a required item?

Which section of a research paper provides a reviewer with the most information regarding the level of evidence a particular study contributes to knowledge regarding a given topic area?

Which of the following statements is false regarding APA guidelines?

Occupational Therapy As an Evidence-Based Practice Profession

Classifications and Aims of Research

Philosophical Foundations of Research

Critically Appraising and Classifying Published and Presented Research

Managing Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice: An International Imperative

Professional Responsibility and Roles in Research

The Role of Theory in Occupational Therapy

Steps in the Research Process and Characteristics of Sound Research

Conducting a Literature Review

Generating Research Questions and Defining Specific Aims and Hypotheses

Selecting the Research Method

Writing the Research Proposal

Ensuring Ethical Research

Securing Samples and Performance Sites

Design Considerations in Qualitative Research

Collecting Qualitative Data

Contemporary Tools for Managing and Analyzing Qualitative Data

Qualitative Approaches to Interpreting and Reporting Data

Quantitative Research Designs: Defining Variables and Their Relationships With One Another

Developing and Evaluating Quantitative Data Collection Instruments

Collecting Quantitative Data

Entering, Storing, and Managing Data

Deciding on an Approach to Data Analysis

Meta-Analysis

Single-Subject Research

Survey Research

Needs Assessment Research

Program Evaluation Research

Participatory Research Approaches

Writing a Literature Review

Disseminating Research: Presenting, Writing, and Publishing

Writing a Grant Proposal

Using Mixed-Methods Designs to Study Therapy and Its Outcomes

Creating Outcomes Research for Evidence-Based Practice

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