Lecture 1 Quiz 552

This is where you find the purpose of the study.

• End of the methods section.

• Last paragraph of the abstract

• Beginning of the methods section

• End of the introduction section.

A researcher finds that a significant difference exists. If alpha was set to .05, what p-value(s) below would indicate a significant difference?

• .05

• .01

• .5

• .001

Hypothesis: Physical therapy will cause a change in a patients LBP. In order to find significance, what is the maximum allowable p-value(s) (alpha is set to .05)?

• .024

• .49

• .032

• .06

Which of the following is non-directional hypothesis? (multiple correct)

• PT will increase function

• PT will decrease disability.

• PT will have an affect quality of life

• PT will not have any effect on strength

You hypothesize that PT will improve functional mobility in those with limb loss. What would the MOST desirable outcome(s) be?

• reject the null hypothesis

• fail to reject the null hypothesis

• reject the alternative hypothesis

• fail to reject the alternative hypothesis

A researcher wants to know if PT can effectively reduce pain in those with spinal cord injury as compared to medicine. What is the dependent variable(s) in this question?

Which of the following would be the highest form of evidence?

• RCT

• CPG

• Sys Review

• Mixed-Method

Which type of study best describes one that uses interviews to collect data?

• mixed methods

• qualitative

• quantitative

A researcher wants to know which physical therapy modality, electrical stimulation or ultrasound, is the most effective at reducing muscle spasms in persons with low back pain. What is the independent variable?

• muscle spasms

• ultrasound

• electrical stimulation

• physical therapy modalities

You want to complete a research study involving surveying adult individuals who experienced trauma in their childhood. The questions pertain to how the experience made them feel. What IRB type of review would be the MOST likely?

• Full

• Expedited

• Exempt

• Not required-survey research.