APA
The standard sequence is:
- Intro
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
What is story schema?
Type of research that involves measurement of outcomes using numerical data under standardized conditions
What is quantitative research?
A study type where researchers follow subjects through time, acquiring measurements at prescribed intervals
What is a longitudinal study?
Exposed and unexposed subjects are identified, and both groups are followed forward in time to monitor subsequent outcomes
What is the prospective study?
This kind of source is most preferable for evidence based practice
- This may suggest...
- It is possible that...
- Some researchers believe...
What is hedging?
Type of research where the data is subjective, narrative information
What is qualitative research?
Where the researcher takes a “snapshot” of a population, studying a group of subjects at one point in time
What is a cross-sectional study?
What is a retrospective study?
An example of this is a textbook or systematic review
What are secondary sources?
This is a reason why we should use APA style in the OT program
What is reflects professional values?
A study where the researcher is looking to understand how parents feel about social skills groups for their child’s overall well-being
What is a qualitative study?
A study where people aged 12, 15, 17 were asked survey questions about their experiences with a new study tool for standardized testing
What is a cross-sectional study?
Data of test results from 2015 from students who used a specific study tool was compared to students who didn’t use the tool were studied to look at the difference in test scores
What is a retrospective study?
Potential for research fraud, publication and funding bias
What are some cons of peer-reviewed journals?