Describe Two Areas of Focus Necessary for Critical Appraisal of a Research

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Essay

Describe two areas of focus necessary for critical appraisal of a research study.

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Definitions:

Irrational

A type of number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction, including numbers like \(\pi\) and \(\sqrt{2}\).

Rational

Pertaining to a number or expression that can be expressed as the quotient or ratio of two integers.

Square Root

The number that produces a specified quantity when multiplied by itself (e.g., the square root of 9 is 3).

Exponents

A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself.