Denishas Part

Question 1

Compares differences within groups (within each brand of toothpaste for instance) and between groups (between different brands)

Answer 1

Analysis of variance (ANOVA)

Question 2

First step of the research process

Answer 2

A thorough review of the literature to begin development of an adequate plan for collecting the data

Question 3

Foundation for EBDM

Answer 3

Becoming skillful in obtaining scientific information. It is necessary to be able to access current information

Question 4

A hypothesis which assumes that there is no significant difference between the groups being studied

Answer 4

Null hypothesis

Question 5

Relies on language to answer the question. Can be collected via documented narratives, interviews, documented observations, or manuscripts

Answer 5

Qualitative

Question 6

Method relies on numbers to answer the question. Can be collected using a clinical examination, survey, observation, or pts chart

Answer 6

Quantitative

Question 7

How does the world health organization define health promotion?

Answer 7

The process of empowering (enabling) people and communities to increase their control over various determinants of health and therefore to improve their own health

Question 8

Behaviors that lead to improved oral health can be affected at what 3 levels?

Answer 8

Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Community

Question 9

Views change as a process or cycle that occurs over time rather than as a single event. Assumes that at any point in time everyone is at a different stage of readiness to make lifestyle changes

Answer 9

Stages of change theory

Question 10

Allows us to assess perceptions of how susceptible one is to a health risk and whether one believes that recommended preventive behaviors will result in less susceptibility

Answer 10

Health belief model

Question 11

What ways do people learn in The social learning theory

Answer 11

1. Remembering and imitating observed behaviors of others
2. Vicarious experience, such as reading, viewing, or listening to various forms of mass media
3. Judgments voiced by others, such as testimony or promotions by experts
4. Inferred knowledge

Question 12

The process of involving and activating members of a community or subgroup.
A grassroots approach rather than an effort initiated and conducted by health professionals

Answer 12

Community organization theory

Question 13

Helps assess how new ideas, products, or services spread within a society or to other groups

Answer 13

Diffusion of innovations theory

Question 14

Organizations pass through a series of four stages as they initiate change

Answer 14

Stage theory

Question 15

Parts of the intrapersonal level of the health promotion theories

Answer 15

Stages of change theory

Health belief model

Question 16

Parts of the interpersonal level of the health promotion theory

Answer 16

Social learning theory

Question 17

Parts of the community level of the health promotion theory

Answer 17

Community organization theory
Diffusion of innovations theory
Organizational change: stage theory

Question 18

What is an effective method for use for an intermediate level of assessment

Answer 18

Focus groups

Question 19

What are the different presentation formats?

Answer 19

Poster display
Oral paper
Round table discussion
Web based

Question 20

a public strategy that is supported by evidence for its impact and effectiveness

Answer 20

best practice approach

Question 21

What is the role of the DHHS?

Answer 21

the federal governments principal agency for protecting the health of all americans and providing essential services, especially for people who are least able to help themselves

Question 22

Increased access to care for low income people, functioned as the payer of nursing home and other long term care and partially supported the safety net of providers that serve low income and uninsured people

Answer 22

medicaid

Question 23

federal health insurance program enacted in 1965 and administered by the social security administration to provide oral health care for adults ages 65 and older

Answer 23

medicare

Question 24

What is oral health coalition?

Answer 24

diverse group of individuals, organizations, and agencies that unite to reach a common goal

Question 25

What is the first step in beginning a research study?

Answer 25

formation of an idea

Question 26

What are the different types of sampling?

Answer 26

random, stratified random, systematic, purposive, and convenience

Question 27

used in regard to numeric characteristics of the populaiton

Answer 27

parameter

Question 28

a science that provides a way of processing numbers or analyzing data that have been collected

Answer 28

statistic

Question 29

What is true concerning dependent and independent variables?

Answer 29

the independent variable is controlled or manipulated by the researcher and is believed to cause or influence the dependent variable

Question 30

What is nominal?

Answer 30

named categories only

Question 31

what is interval?

Answer 31

same as ordinal plus equal intervals between categories

Question 32

What is ratio?

Answer 32

same as interval plus meaningful or true zero point

Question 33

What is ordinal?

Answer 33

same as nominal plus categories in order

Question 34

the average of the group, a sum of all values divided by the number of items

Answer 34

mean

Question 35

represents the exact middle score or value in an ordered distribution of scores

Answer 35

median

Question 36

the score or value that occurs the most

Answer 36

mode

Question 37

a method of ascertaining the way individual variables are located around the mean

Answer 37

variance

Question 38

a statistical method for determinng whether a variation in one variable may be related to a variation in another variable

Answer 38

correlation

Question 39

most often used to display nominal or ordinal data that are discrete in nature

Answer 39

bar graph

Question 40

used most often to represent interval or ratio scaled variables that are continuous in nature

Answer 40

histogram

Question 41

used to represent data that are continuous in natue

Answer 41

frequency polygon

Question 42

What is the P value?

Answer 42

states how likely it is that the study should come to a false scientific conclusion

Question 43

What is an acceptable P value score?

Answer 43

p < .05

Question 44

Several aspects lend credibility to a journal, including an editorial review board that evaluates each contributed article for accuracy and reflection of current knowledge, relevancy of content, and issues involving appropriate scientific style and method of writing

Answer 44

reputable journal

Question 45

usually confined to aproximately 200 words and defines the studies purpose, method, materials, and research.... usually at the beginning of the manuscript

Answer 45

abstract

Question 46

data collected via visual inspection of gingiva, measurement of probe depths, radiographs, pt interview, and other assessment procedures, review of previous dental records and history

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assessment

Question 47

establishment of realistic goals and tx outcomes, development of treatment plane to adress the patients moderate periodontitis such as non surgical therapy and self care education`

Answer 47

planning

Question 48

carry out the tx plan to treat pt

Answer 48

implementation

Question 49

What is the most chronic disease in children?

Answer 49

Tooth decay

Question 50

What is the most cost effective fluoride?

Answer 50

Public water supply

Question 51

What term describes dental caries?

Answer 51

Transmissible, chronic disease that can be prevented

Question 52

What is associated with ECC

Answer 52

Putting a child to bed with formula or sweet drinks

Question 53

What is the main limitation of in oral health research?

Answer 53

Lack of funding

Question 54

What population has the highest untreated tooth decay compared to others?

Answer 54

Child and adolescents

Question 55

What can social impact on oral disease?

Answer 55

They can jeopardize physical growth, developments, self concept and the capacity to learn. They can also influence eating and communication.

Question 56

What is the most chronic disease in childhood?

Answer 56

Tooth decay

Question 57

What is the most common effective fluoride?

Answer 57

Fluoridation of the public water

Question 58

What terms describe dental caries?

Answer 58

Transmissible, chronic disease that can be prevented.

Question 59

What is the best practice approach to oral health programs?

Answer 59

Oral health coalition and collaborative partnership

Question 60

What is a focus group?

Answer 60

Small # of people brought together with a moderator to discuss specific topics and produce qualitive data