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Table 2 Modified and Original Fresno Tests: Percentage and point allocation to EBP steps 1-4

From: Validation of the modified Fresno Test: assessing physical therapists' evidence based practice knowledge and skills

EBP Step

Original Fresno Test

14-item Modified Fresno Test

13-item Modified Fresno Test*

Step 1: Ask

11% (24)

10% (24)

11% (24)

Step 2: Acquire

23% (48 )

21% (48)

21% (48)

Step 3: Appraise

(Qualitative questions)

49% (104 )

45% (104)

46% (104)

Step 3: Appraise

(Quantitative questions)

17% (36 )

14% (32)

14% (32)

Step 4: Apply

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10% (24 )

7% (16 )

Total Points

212

232

224

  1. Reported as percentage of total score (point value)
  2. * Recommended version for physical therapists. Item 9 removed from the "Step 4: Apply" category secondary to unacceptable psychometric properties.
  3. EBP: Evidence Based Practice