Systematic Reviews Quiz

A systematic review:

• uses explicit systematic methods

• minimises bias

• gathers all relevant evidence on a topic

• all of the above

A meta analysis is expected of me for my applied research project.

• True

• False

A systematic review is often broad in scope.

• True

• False

Why conduct a systematic review?

• Quick and easy project to do.

• Long boring report for readers.

• To provide the reader with a biased view of the literature.

• To change and influence clinical practice and outcomes

I am expected to conduct a Cochrane level review.

• True

• False

What is the first step of conducting a systematic review for the ARP?

• Pick my search terms.

• Conduct a scoping review.

• Identify my research question.

• Synthesis the data

Why is it important to define study eligibility criteria?

• Minimises selection bias.

• Makes the search repeatable.

• Excludes studies that are not relevant for the review.

• All of the above.

The image provided is an example of a PRISMA Flowchart.

• True

• False

Why assess the risk of bias when conducting a systematic review?

• Because you told us to.

• I have no clue, I have fallen asleep.

• To identify the quality of the research conducted.

• You don't need to, all research is amazing.

The discussion part of a systematic review or research paper is a summary of the results.

• True

• False