Question 1

Research dissemination shares knowledge with stakeholders so it can be used toward practical ends.

Accepted Answer

Research dissemination is the process of distributing research findings to stakeholders, including the public, policymakers, and practitioners, so that the knowledge gained can be applied to real-world problems and inform decision-making.

Question 2

A critical part of research dissemination is to discuss the practice implications of the findings.

Accepted Answer

Discussing the practice implications of research findings is essential for translating research into practical applications, guiding practitioners in their work, and informing policy decisions.

Question 3

Dissemination allows others to judge how much confidence should be placed in findings, given the limits and flaws involved in the particular research process.

Accepted Answer

Dissemination of research findings, including the limits and flaws of the study, allows others to critically evaluate the reliability and validity of the research, thus determining how much confidence should be placed in the findings.

Question 4

Researchers should be willing to share research findings in ways that are accessible to consumers only if the consumers participated in the research.

Accepted Answer

Researchers should aim to share findings in accessible ways to both participants and the broader public to ensure transparency, education, and the advancement of knowledge.

Question 5

Participants do not need to be informed about researching findings.

Accepted Answer

Participants in research studies have the right to be informed about the findings of the research they contributed to, as part of the ethical principles governing research, including respect for persons and beneficence.

Question 6

Individuals who review papers submitted to journals are referred to as referees.

Accepted Answer

Individuals who review papers submitted to journals to assess their suitability for publication are commonly referred to as referees, or peer reviewers.

Question 7

Peer reviewers generally provide detailed feedback to the researcher.

Accepted Answer

Peer reviewers evaluate manuscripts and provide detailed feedback to help improve the work, including suggestions for revisions and comments on the validity, clarity, and significance of the research.

Question 8

Books are always peer reviewed.

Accepted Answer

Books, unlike many academic journal articles, do not always undergo a peer review process before publication.

Question 9

The dissemination of research findings for occupational therapy allows for all of the following except for?

Accepted Answer

The dissemination of research findings in occupational therapy is primarily aimed at sharing new knowledge, enabling critique and replication, informing policy, and supporting evidence-based practice. It does not directly relate to allowing research producers to remain up-to-date on their research-producing skills, as this is more about personal professional development rather than the dissemination of research findings.

Question 10

Peer review for journal publication involves all of the following except for?

Accepted Answer

Peer review for journal publication typically involves review by designated members of the journal's editorial board or referees, not by an expert committee responsible for selecting program content, which is more relevant to conference organization or other forms of academic programming.

Question 11

The most common ways of disseminating research to professional and scientific peers include all of the following except for?

Accepted Answer

Consumer magazines are typically aimed at the general public rather than professional or scientific peers, making them less common for disseminating research findings within professional or scientific communities. Presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and even non-peer-reviewed publications are more standard methods for sharing research among peers.

Question 12

With regards to peer-reviewed journal publication wait times, a researcher should expect a realistic timeline of events. Which of the following is not a correct statement of estimated wait times?

Accepted Answer

The typical timeline for peer-reviewed journal publication usually exceeds 1 to 3 months from submission to publication, making this option unrealistic. Initial feedback, further revisions, and the final decision processes extend the timeline significantly, often to 6-12 months or more.

Question 13

Non-peer-reviewed venues for dissemination include all of the following except for?

Accepted Answer

Journals subject to review by a committee of experts are typically considered peer-reviewed venues, as the review process involves evaluation by experts in the field to ensure the quality and validity of the content before publication.

Question 14

Choosing an approach for disseminating to participants depends on all of the following except for?

Accepted Answer

The prestige of the researcher is not a factor in choosing an approach for disseminating results to participants; the focus should be on the nature of the research, the type of information generated, and the audience.

Quiz 32: Disseminating Research: Presenting, Writing, and Publishing