Systematic Review Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a systematic review?

• To create new research data

• To summarise and synthesise existing research on a specific topic

• To review only randomized controlled trials (RCTs)

• To publish new clinical guidelines

Which of the following is the first step in conducting a systematic review?

• Data extraction

• Conducting a literature search

• Formulating research questions and objectives

• Writing the introduction

What is the importance of pre-registering a systematic review?

• To increase sample size

• To ensure that the study has significant results

• To improve transparency and avoid post-hoc changes in the research

• To eliminate publication bias entirely

Why is it important to develop a detailed search strategy for a systematic review?

• To ensure that all relevant studies are identified and to minimise bias

• To avoid the need for study screening

• To reduce the number of databases searched

• To skip the data extraction process

Which of the following best describes the role of the PRISMA flow diagram in a systematic review?

• To present the conclusion of the review

• To visually summarise the screening and inclusion process of studies

• To analyse the quality of the studies included

• To describe the study designs of the included research

A researcher conducting a systematic review realises that the included studies use various definitions of 'stress reduction.' How should this variability be addressed in the discussion?

• It should be ignored, as it is not relevant to the review

• The reviewer should exclude these studies

• It should be acknowledged as a limitation that affects the comparability of the studies

• The reviewer should redefine stress reduction uniformly across all studies

Which of the following is NOT a key step in conducting a systematic review?

• Formulating research questions and objectives

• Conducting a literature search and study selection

• Writing a personal opinion in the conclusion

• Data extraction and synthesis

Which platform is widely used for pre-registering a systematic review?

• EndNote

• PROSPERO

• Web of Science

• Scopus

In a systematic review, what is the purpose of assessing study quality?

• To filter out studies with small sample sizes

• To evaluate the risk of bias and methodological rigour of included studies

• To only include studies with statistically significant results

• To determine if the study can be replicated

Which of the following is a benefit of using reference management software in a systematic review?

• It ensures that all studies are of high quality

• It helps organise, de-duplicate, and track the screening process

• It automatically pre-registers the review

• It simplifies data extraction