Which of the Following Has the Levels of Evidence in the Correct

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the levels of evidence in the correct order for the hierarchy of evidence pyramid (top to bottom) ?

• A) Expert opinion, case series, observational study, randomized controlled trial.
• B) Observational study, non-randomized controlled trial, randomized controlled trial, systematic review.
• C) Randomized controlled trial, non-randomized controlled trial, observational study, case series.
• D) Systematic review randomized controlled trial, observational study, and expert opinion.

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Definitions:

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping report that lists the balances in each of an organization's general ledger accounts at a specific time.

General Ledger

The primary accounting record of a company that contains all the financial accounts and transactions of a business.

Total Credits

The total value of all credit entries recorded in an accounting period, representing income or liabilities.

Post-Closing Trial

A trial balance prepared after all closing entries are made, serving to test the equality of debits and credits as a final check at the end of an accounting period.