Basics of Scientific Research, Spring 2021, Quiz #1

Name: jayesh vishwas kirpan

Group:. No. 3

INSTRUCTIONS: Each question has only one correct answer. Select ONE best answer and put X
mark next to it.

1. What is the main principle of evidence-based medicine:

a) Decision on how to treat diseases is based on vast experience of a physician

b) Decision on how to treat diseases is based on best available scientific evidence. X
c) Decision on how to treat diseases is based on information one can access in Google
d) Decision on how to treat diseases is based on physician’s personal opinion and may vary
between physicians

2. Evidence proving that tobacco smoking is harmful was discovered:

a) At the end 15th century after Christopher Columbus sent first samples of tobacco from
America to Europe
b) By Hammond and Horn in 1950s after conducting large study. X
c) By Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis in 19th century
d) Harmful effect of tobacco smoking is not well established

3. What are qualities of good scientific research:

a) Well formulated research question, sufficient funding, a lot of luck

b) Important research question, and sufficient money for salaries to attract experienced
researchers
c) Important problem, well-formulated research question, use of appropriate scientific
methods. X
d) Experienced team of researchers is the only thing that matters