Final Exam Unit 3

What defines a credible source in health sciences?

• A credible source in health sciences is authored by experts, evidence-based, objective, current, and comprehensive.

• A credible source is outdated and lacks recent research.

• A credible source is written by non-experts in the field.

• A credible source is primarily based on personal opinions.

Name two research databases commonly used in health sciences.

• Embase, Cochrane Library

• Web of Science, JSTOR

• PubMed, CINAHL

• Google Scholar, Scopus

What is the importance of academic journals in health research?

• Academic journals are essential for validating research, disseminating knowledge, and promoting evidence-based practice in health research.

• They are only relevant for historical research.

• Academic journals are primarily for entertainment purposes.

• Academic journals serve as a platform for personal opinions.

How can you determine if a source is reliable for evidence-based practice?

• Look for the most popular opinion on the topic

• Trust any source that is easy to read

• Check the author's social media presence

• Evaluate the author's credentials, peer-review status, publication date, methodology, and citations.

What are some key elements to include when writing a well-structured argument?

• A list of random facts

• Key elements include a thesis statement, supporting evidence, counterarguments, and a conclusion.

• Personal opinions without evidence

• A summary of unrelated topics

Explain the concept of evidence-based practice in health sciences.

• Evidence-based practice relies solely on patient preferences without considering research evidence.

• Evidence-based practice is a method that prioritizes clinical expertise over patient needs.

• Evidence-based practice in health sciences is the integration of research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to guide healthcare decisions.

• Evidence-based practice is the use of traditional methods without any integration of research or patient input.

What role do peer-reviewed articles play in health research?

• Peer-reviewed articles are a form of entertainment in the health field.

• Peer-reviewed articles ensure the credibility and validity of health research, serving as a reliable source of evidence.

• Peer-reviewed articles are only relevant to academic institutions and not to health research.

• Peer-reviewed articles are primarily used for marketing health products.

How can you effectively gather information from multiple sources?

• Rely solely on social media posts

• Accept information without verification

• Use only one source for all data

• Identify credible sources, cross-reference information, and organize data systematically.

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources in health research?

• Primary sources are always published articles; secondary sources are unpublished data.

• Primary sources are summaries of existing research; secondary sources are original experiments.

• Primary sources provide original data; secondary sources analyze or summarize that data.

• Primary sources are only qualitative data; secondary sources are only quantitative data.

Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of sources in health sciences?

• To support unverified claims without scrutiny.

• To encourage the use of outdated information.

• It is important to ensure accuracy, reliability, and evidence-based practice.

• To promote personal opinions over scientific facts.