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Temporomandibular Disorders
Author Bios
Introduction
Epidemiology
Currently selected section: Population Perspective
Developmental Perspective
Ecological Perspective
Epidemiologic Measures
Defining a Case
Pain Location
Pain Frequency, Duration and Severity
Recency of Pain
Ambient Pain or Pain on Function?
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Pain Impact/Disability
Co-morbidity
Choosing an Appropriate Design
Cross-sectional Surveys
Longitudinal Studies
Case-control Studies
Prospective Designs
Preventive and Clinical Trials
Clinical Epidemiology
Practical Considerations
Sample Size
Standardizing Data Collection
Currently selected section: Response Burden
Summary

 

Chapter 26: Studying the Epidemiology of Temporomanibular Disorders: Response Burden
        

Question 25.1

Clinical data collection is more likely to be standardized if:

Written specifications are provided for exam procedures
True
False
Expert examiners are used
True
False
Examiners are trained individually
True
False
Formal reliability testing is conducted
True
False

Question 25.2

What is the MOST IMPORTANT factor to consider in deciding whether to include a question in a survey questionnaire?
Selection ARelevance to the study hypothesis or research question
Selection BMode of administration (in person, telephone, self-administered questionnaire)
Selection CSensitivity of the question's content
Selection DUse of the question in prior studies

 

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