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EBP Data Collection

Methods of Data Collection in EBP

QuestionAnswer
Methods that are free from researcher's bias, beliefs, and values are considered objective or subjective? Objective
Methods that include data collected in a uniform, consistent, or standard way are considered Systematic
Directness of measurement use what sort of measures? Direct
Oxygen saturation, Temperature, and weight are examples of which type of measurement? Indirect or Direct? Direct
When an element being measured cannot be seen directly this is known as a ____measure Indirect
Pain, Depression, Coping, and Self-Esteem are example of which type of measure? Indirect or Direct? Indirect
T/F: Some measurement error is always present True
T/F: Data collection method must be reliable and valid True
The difference between true measure and what is actually measured represents Measurement error
The difference between what really exists and what is measure in given study represents Measurement error
Systematic or Random? Variation in Measurement is in the same direction Systematic
Systematic or Random? Scores are incorrect but they are incorrect in the same direction Systematic
Systematic or Random? Scales may be 2 pounds more or less. Systematic
Systematic or Random? Rating scale to measure 'hope' may also measure 'perceived support' Systematic
Systematic or Random? Difference is without pattern or direction Random
Systematic or Random? Person taking measurement may not use same procedure each time (Measuring waist size) Random
Systematic or Random? Entering data in the computer. Pressing the wrong key. Random
Which measurement strategy includes medical records, care plans, and death certificates. Referred to as secondary analysis Existing
Which measurement strategy has the advantage of data precollected and includes large populations? Existing
Which measurement strategy enhances generalizability of finding by random sampling? Existing
Which measurement strategy save time and money? Existing
Difficulty gaining access to records is a disadvantage of which measurement strategy? Existing
Which measurement strategy includes deidentifying data? Existing
Which measurement strategy has problems with bias related to representativeness? Existing
Which measurement strategy is often used in healthcare research? Physiological
Which measurement strategy uses specialized equipment to measure physical and biological data? Physiological
Which measurement strategy has a standardized process of same equipment, same conditions, and same time? Physiological
Which measurement strategy includes laboratory tests, radiological tests, and electronic monitoring (weight, temp, BP) Physiological
Which measurement strategy includes objective, precise, and consistent measures? Physiological (Unlikely subject can purposefully distort data)
Expensive equipment is a disadvantage of which measurement strategy? Physiological
High levels of knowledge and training are required for which measurement strategy? Physiological
Which measurement strategy is at a disadvantage due to 'white coat syndrome' Physiological
What is it called when a persons vital signs may change due to presence of health care professional? White Coat Syndrome
This measurement strategy includes watching participants perform in a specific setting Observational
This measurement strategy is more subjective and therefor less credible Observational
At time this measurement strategy may be the only way to obtain data Observational
Due to high levels of subjectivity, it is very important to be consistent in this measurement strategy Observational
This measurement strategy is vulnerable to bias of observer Observational
Structured or Unstructured? Uses formal training & standardization of observers Structured
Structured or Unstructured? Specifies in advance Structured
Structured or Unstructured? Involves spontaneous observation and recording of what is seen Unstructured
Structured or Unstructured? Includes field notes and anecdotal notes Unstructured
This from of observational study is used if there is concern that subject's behavior will change as a result reactivity Concealment
When a persons behavior changes as a result of being observed Reactivity
This is used to inform subjects after an observation has been made Debriefing
This is the point in an observational study when a person has the right to refuse or question a study Debriefing
When the observer provokes actions from the ones being observed, this is known as an Intervention
Using hidden cameras, tape recorder, or one-way mirrors to watch subjects without their knowledge is known as Concealment without intervention
This observational study is often used with children who need to be watched without their knowledge Concealment without intervention
This type of observation has fallen out of favor due subjects being provoked and observed without their knowledge Concealment with intervention
This observational technique involves staging a situation and observing behaviors that are evoked by observers interventions Concealment with intervention
This observational study includes informed consent that is obtained from the subject, and then the behavior is observed No concealment without intervention
This observational study includes observing effects of intervention introduced for scientific purposes No concealment with intervention
Reactivity is a problem with this type of observational study No concealment with intervention
This type of study involves interviews and questionnaires Self-Report
This type of study gathers data about knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and feelings Self-Report
Interview or Questionnaire? Involves verbal communication with open or closed questions Interview
Interview or Questionnaire? Commonly used in qualitative and Descriptive studies Interview
Interview or Questionnaire? AKA instrument, scale, surver, and uses paper and pencil. Questionnaire
Interview or Questionnaire? Each item must measure same concept/variable. Questionnaire
Interview or Questionnaire? Which is less bias? Questionnaire
Interview or Questionnaire? Often used in descriptive studies to gather BROAD spectrum of information Questionnaire
Form of Self-Report including sub scores summed. Overall score, psychosocial variables, and physiological variables. Scale
This type of scale is based on a continuum Rating Scale
This type of scale rates opinions or attitudes such as pain. AKA true/false scale. Likert-Type scale
Interviewer bias is when An interviewer unknowingly leads respondent to answer in a certain way.
What sort of things should be considered with Self-Reports? Telling the truth? People's desire to leave good impression. Socially acceptable answers
Why might a person not be able to finish an interview or questionnaire? Too long!!!
Questions too difficult to answer in a reasonable amount of time is a burden of which data collecting method? Self-Report
Which data collecting method can often have missing data related to imcomplete or erroneous answers Self-Report
I or Q? Might not be sure who responded Q
I or Q? Some cannot participate (illiterate) Q
I or Q? Questions cannot be clarified Q
I or Q? No control over the order questions are answered Q
I or Q? More superficial because interviewer unable to probe Q
I or Q? Less expensive Q
I or Q? No interviewer bias Q
I or Q? Can be anonymous Q
I or Q? Able to know who is responding I
I or Q? Almost anyone can participate I
I or Q? Participant questions can be answered I
I or Q? Control over order of questions I
I or Q? Allows for more depth in data I
I or Q? Expensive I
I or Q? Interviewer bias a threat I
I or Q? Anonymity not possible I
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