Research Studies Must Be Scrutinized to Be Deemed Credible and Trustworthy

question 4

Multiple Choice

Research studies must be scrutinized to be deemed credible and trustworthy. Choose all the strategies that may be used to critically appraise a research study. (Select all that apply.)

• A) Examine the validity of the research.
• B) Look at the reference list of the study.
• C) Look for criteria of inclusion.
• D) Look for use of PICO format.
• E) Examine the credentials of the authors.
• F) Look for a proper sample size.

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