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Research and evidence-based practice items test your ability to evaluate study quality, apply the EBP triangle, and interpret basic statistics. Expect 5-8 items.
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Q1.According to the EBP triangle, an SLP choosing a treatment approach must integrate:
Correct: B. Evidence-based practice integrates three sources: best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and client/family values and preferences. All three must be considered.
Q2.Which study design provides the HIGHEST level of evidence?
Correct: D. A systematic review of RCTs sits at the top of the evidence hierarchy because it aggregates and critically appraises multiple RCTs, reducing single-study bias.
Q3.A speech assessment yields consistent scores when re-administered one week later. This describes:
Correct: B. Test-retest reliability is the consistency of scores across repeated administrations of the same test. Validity describes what the test measures, not consistency.
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Do I need to know statistics for the Praxis?
Basics only — effect size direction, p-value meaning, and reliability vs validity. No formulas required.
Is a case study ever useful evidence?
Yes for rare conditions or emerging interventions, but it sits low on the evidence hierarchy and cannot alone justify practice change.
What is Cohen's d?
A standardized effect size measure: 0.2 = small, 0.5 = medium, 0.8 = large.