What does scientific consensus arise from?

Convergence of evidence over time

What does “convergence” mean in scientific research?

Multiple studies showing similar results

Why is EBP important in HDFS?

Professional practice in HDFS is high-stakes and affects lives

What is a community-based science project?

Empirical research in an applied setting (e.g., a childcare center)

Which activity is part of community-based research?

Collaborating with researchers in real-world settings

What makes advocacy in HDFS evidence-based?

It relies on scientific research to guide change

What is the primary goal of a literature review?

To summarize and critique empirical research

What is publication bias?

Tendency to publish only statistically significant results

What is evidence-based practice (EBP) in HDFS?

Using research to guide professional work

Why are robust findings important?

They are reproducible and generalizable

Why are many findings in psychology and medicine not robust?

Individual studies have limitations and small samples

Why might guidance during events like COVID-19 change over time?

Because knowledge builds gradually through research and replication

Why is it better to use incomplete evidence than none at all in HDFS?

Some decisions must be made even without perfect information

In meta-analyses, what is required for combining data across studies?

Consistent operational definitions and statistical data

What is the role of HDFS professionals in advocacy?

Working toward systemic change in formal organizations

What is a major strength of a systematic literature review?

Follows a clear and reproducible method

Which of the following is a form of advocacy in HDFS?

Educating others about family-related issues

What is a habit central to evidence-based practice?

Seeking empirical answers to professional questions

What is a key limitation of traditional literature reviews?

May include bias in study selection

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1
What does scientific consensus arise from?
Voting among researchers
Convergence of evidence over time
Government approval
The most popular opinion
2
What does “convergence” mean in scientific research?
One study repeated multiple times
Multiple studies showing similar results
Different fields combining their theories
A single groundbreaking discovery
3
Why is EBP important in HDFS?
Professional practice in HDFS is high-stakes and affects lives
It makes paperwork easier
It guarantees quick answers
It eliminates the need for collaboration
4
What is a community-based science project?
Personal reflection on community issues
Unstructured interviews with families
Theoretical research in a lab
Empirical research in an applied setting (e.g., a childcare center)
5
Which activity is part of community-based research?
Avoiding collaboration with others
Inventing your own therapy techniques
Reading research privately at home
Collaborating with researchers in real-world settings
6
What makes advocacy in HDFS evidence-based?
It avoids using data
It is based on personal opinions
It focuses on individual preferences
It relies on scientific research to guide change
7
What is the primary goal of a literature review?
To create public policy
To summarize and critique empirical research
To promote one specific theory
To conduct original experiments
8
What is publication bias?
Tendency to publish only statistically significant results
Bias in selecting participants
Preference for publishing meta-analyses
Unintentional errors in data collection
9
Which type of literature review combines statistical data from multiple studies?
Descriptive Traditional Review
Traditional Literature Review
Meta-analysis
Systematic Literature Review
10
What is evidence-based practice (EBP) in HDFS?
Avoiding scientific literature
Using personal experience to make decisions
Using research to guide professional work
Following intuition over facts
11
Why are robust findings important?
They always show large effect sizes
They align with personal beliefs
They are easier to publish
They are reproducible and generalizable
12
Why are many findings in psychology and medicine not robust?
They are too old
Based on qualitative data only
Individual studies have limitations and small samples
Peer review fails to identify flaws
13
Why might guidance during events like COVID-19 change over time?
Because knowledge builds gradually through research and replication
Because media changes the message
Due to lack of interest in the topic
Because scientists are indecisive
14
Why is it better to use incomplete evidence than none at all in HDFS?
To meet arbitrary deadlines
Some decisions must be made even without perfect information
Because opinions are more valid than data
To avoid the need for collaboration
15
In meta-analyses, what is required for combining data across studies?
Only qualitative studies
No inclusion criteria
Consistent operational definitions and statistical data
At least 100 studies
16
What is the role of HDFS professionals in advocacy?
Writing grants for funding
Avoiding political topics in practice
Focusing only on individual cases
Working toward systemic change in formal organizations
17
What is a major strength of a systematic literature review?
Follows a clear and reproducible method
Requires no inclusion.exclusion criteria
Always includes unpublished work
More creative than other types
18
Which of the following is a form of advocacy in HDFS?
Refusing to vote
Staying silent on social issues
Educating others about family-related issues
Focusing only on academic research
19
What is a habit central to evidence-based practice?
relying solely on supervisor opinions
Ignoring recent research findings
Seeking empirical answers to professional questions
Following workplace tradition without question
20
What is a key limitation of traditional literature reviews?
Require extensive statistical analysis
Always conducted by new researchers
Cannot include any empirical data
May include bias in study selection

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