Deck 1: Health Communication: An Introduction to Theory, Method, and Application

Question 1

A study in which researchers from nursing, medicine, public health, and communication independently study how to increase vaccine adherence is an example of:

A) Multidisciplinary research
B) Interdisciplinary research
C) Transdisciplinary research
D) Basica research
E) Applied research

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A study in which researchers from communication, public health, and medicine work together to design an intervention to increase vaccine adherence is an example of:

A) Multidisciplinary research
B) Interdisciplinary research
C) Transdisciplinary research
D) Basic research
E) Applied research

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A study in which researchers from psychology, engineering, communication, and behavioral science work together to develop an interactive system to increase vaccine adherence is an example of:

A) Multidisciplinary research
B) Interdisciplinary research
C) Transdisciplinary research
D) Basic research
E) Applied research

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Taking the results of a study on messages that increase vaccine adherence and using those messages in a campaign to promote vaccine adherence is an example of:

A) Basic research
B) Applied research
C) Translational research
D) Transdisicplinary research

Question 5

Conducting a study to test a theoretical model of how to increase vaccine adherence is an example of:

A) Basic research
B) Applied research
C) Translational research
D) Transdisicplinary research

Question 6

Conducting a study to solve the problem of low HPV vaccine adherence among young Latina women is an example of:

A) Basic research
B) Applied research
C) Translational research
D) Transdisicplinary research

Question 7

The goal of quantitative methods is to:

A) Make generalizations about groups of people
B) Develop a rich understanding of particular experiences
C) Provide a paradigmatic perspective
D) Evaluate the role of values in research

Question 8

The goal of qualitative methods is to:

A) Make generalizations about groups of people
B) Develop a rich understanding of particular experiences
C) Provide a paradigmatic perspective
D) Evaluate the role of values in research

Question 9

Theory about theory is:

A) Axiology
B) Epistemology
C) Ontology
D) Metatheory

Question 10

The scientific paradigm holds that there is one objective Truth that can be discovered. This statement reflects the _____ of the scientific paradigm

A) Axiology
B) Epistemology
C) Ontology
D) Metatheory

Question 11

The interpretive paradigm primarily employs qualitative methods to collect data that they can mine for meaning. This statement reflects the _____ of the interpretive paradigm.

A) Axiology
B) Epistemology
C) Ontology
D) Metatheory

Question 12

The critical-cultural paradigm forces us to question the assumptions we make about what it means to be healthy or sick. This statement reflects the _____ of the critical-cultural paradigm.

A) Axiology
B) Epistemology
C) Ontology
D) Metatheory

Question 13

The study by Heritage et al. (2007) in which the researchers conducted an experiment to test the effect of "some" versus "any" on patient communication is an example of which paradigm?

A) Scientific paradigm
B) Interpretive paradigm
C) Critical-cultural paradigm

Question 14

The study by DeSantis (2002) in which he explored how cigar smokers construct arguments to counter anti-smoking messages is an example of which paradigm?

A) Scientific paradigm
B) Interpretive paradigm
C) Critical-cultural paradigm

Question 15

The study by Ellingson (2008) in which she questioned the assumptions of the healthcare system by examining the case study of communication between healthcare providers and patients at a dialysis clinic is an example of which paradigm?

A) Scientific paradigm
B) Interpretive paradigm
C) Critical-cultural paradigm

Question 16

Survey research methods are most likely to be used in research from which paradigm?

A) Scientific paradigm
B) Interpretive paradigm
C) Critical-cultural paradigm

Question 17

Which of the following is a health-related goal of Healthy People 2020?

A) Reduce preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death
B) Eliminate health disparities
C) Create environments that promote good health
D) Promote quality of life and health behaviors across life stages

Question 18

In-depth interviews are most likely to be used in research from which paradigm?

A) Scientific paradigm
B) Interpretive paradigm
C) Critical-cultural paradigm

Question 19

Most of the illness, injury, and premature deaths in our nation can be prevented.

Question 20

In programmatic research, researchers often begin with basic research and build toward applied research.

Question 21

Qualitative methods involve collecting numerical data for statistical analysis.

Question 22

According to the scientific paradigm, there is one objective Truth that can be discovered.

Question 23

The scientific paradigm embraces quantitative methods.

Question 24

According to the interpretive paradigm, there are multiple socially constructed truths.

Question 25

The interpretive paradigm embraces quantitative methods.

Question 26

The critical-cultural paradigm distinguishes itself by its focus on objective truth.

Question 27

What is health communication and why is it important to study?

Question 28

How did the field of health communication develop over the past 30 years or so?

Question 29

Which research method is the best method to use?

Question 30

What is the difference between the scientific, interpretive, and critical-cultural paradigms in terms of (a) how each paradigm approaches truth and (b) the research methods usually employed in each paradigm?