1. Analytic Frameworks Interactive Quiz Prepared for: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Training Modules for Systematic Reviews Methods Guide www.ahrq.gov

2. What is an analytic framework? A.A way to identify and measure bias B.A visual way of linking and defining clinical concepts, evidence, and populations as they relate to outcomes C.A way to check for logical flaws in the systematic review D.Both B and C E.None of the above Definition of an Analytic Framework

3. Analytic frameworks are developed during the writing phase, at the end of the systematic review. A.True B.False When Analytic Frameworks Are Developed

4. Why are analytic frameworks used in the course of a systematic review? A.To provide clinical, biological, or health services underpinnings for the mechanism of action B.To identify logical flaws as key questions are developed C.To identify distinct bodies of evidence to be included in the review D.To provide a starting point for discussions with key informants E.All of the above Key Uses of an Analytic Framework

5. One of the essential components of an analytic framework is the population of interest. A.True B.False Population of Interest

6. When is the most productive time to use the analytic framework? A.During the writing phase to allow the team to view the framework with fresh eyes B.As the team needs it throughout the project C.Only during quality assessment to assess applicability of studies D.During the preparation phase to develop the key questions to provide a starting point for the key informants When To Use the Analytic Framework

7.  An analytic framework :  Should be developed during the topic refinement process  Clarifies assumptions and complex questions  Identifies logical flaws as key questions are developed  Should be used throughout the comparative effectiveness review to revisit criteria, control scope, reconsider appropriate questions, guide interviews, and help structure results and the report Summary

8.  This quiz was prepared by Melissa L. McPheeters, Ph.D., M.P.H., a member of the Vanderbilt University Evidence-based Practice Center.  The module is based on an update of chapter 2 in version 1.0 of the Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews (available at: http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/p roducts/60/294/2009_0805_principles1.pdf). Author