Section: Module 2: Evidence | Knowledge Translation | NextGenU.org

  • Competencies covered in this module:
    • Understand how evidence typically interacts with the policy process.
    • Module 2: Lesson 1:  Types of Evidence
       
      Student Learning Objectives:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Understand context-free evidence, context-sensitive evidence, and colloquial evidence.
      • Summarize sources of exposure.

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 22 minutes

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Evidence and Quality, Practicalities and Judgments: Some Experience from NICE URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire article.

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      Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 1:

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

      TO PASS THIS QUIZ, YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 2/3 

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 2: is complete and passed
    • Module 2: Lesson 2:  Hierarchy of Evidence
       
      Student Learning Objectives:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Analyze the role each type of evidence might play in policy formulation.
      • Understand how to classify research evidence, in terms of its strength and validity.

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 13 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing: Evaluating the Evidence URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire web page.

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      Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 2:

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

      TO PASS THIS QUIZ, YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 2/3 

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 1: is complete and passed
    • Additional Learning Options
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      A hierarchy of evidence for assessing qualitative health research URL

      Read the entire article.

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      How Can We Support the Use of Systematic Reviews in Policymaking? URL

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      Identifying predatory or pseudo-journals URL

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      Relative Risk in the News Media: A Quantification of Misrepresentation URL

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    • This module focuses on defining and understanding the types of evidence and hierarchy of evidence within KT and health research and practice. Students will learn how to identify different types of evidence and how to evaluate research within the current research environment. It will also encourage students to develop critical thinking and analysis skills so that they can determine how evidence and policy are linked. Module 2 consists of 2 lessons, each with resources and quizzes.