Which Critical Appraisal Question Would Evaluate the Review of the Literature

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which critical appraisal question would evaluate the review of the literature of a research report?

• A) Is there a synthesis summary that presents the overall strengths and weaknesses and arrives at a logical conclusion that generates hypotheses or research questions?
• B) What are the sources of bias, and are they dealt with appropriately?
• C) How have the purpose, aims, or goals of the study been substantiated?
• D) To what population may the findings be generalized? What are the limitations in generalizability?

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Definitions:

Glial Cell

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that support, protect, and nourish neurons.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Terminal Branches

The ends of axons in the nervous system, responsible for releasing neurotransmitters to send signals to other neurons or muscles.