Which of the Following Statements Is True About Published Research

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about published research studies?

• A)Some published research studies are fatally flawed.
• B)Being published ensures that a research study is scientifically rigorous.
• C)To be useful, research studies should be flawless.
• D)Although some published studies might have minor flaws, none will be fatally flawed.

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