Which Two PICO Components Provide the Primary Searching Terms

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which two PICO components provide the primary searching terms?

• A) Problem and outcome (primary focus is on the intervention treatment and comparison treatment)
• B) Intervention and comparison
• C) Intervention and outcome (partially correct; intervention needs to be compared with the comparison treatment to determine which might be more effective and appropriate)
• D) Comparison and outcome (partially correct; comparison needs to be compared with the intervention treatment to determine which might be more effective and appropriate)
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Portfolio Assessments

An approach to evaluating performance based on a compilation of an individual's best work, demonstrating competency and growth over time.

Validity

The extent to which a test, tool, or research accurately measures what it is intended to assess.

Rubric

A tool or set of guidelines used to evaluate or assess a task, performance, or project according to predefined criteria.

Informal Assessment

A method of evaluating student learning through less structured means, focusing on the observation of student performance and understanding.