Which of the Following Statements Is/are True About Where a Study

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is/are true about where a study is ranked on an EBP research hierarchy?

• A) Randomized clinical trials are always ranked the highest.
• B) How high or low a type of study is ranked depends on the nature and purpose of the EBP question.
• C) Surveys are ranked near the bottom on all hierarchies.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Earnings Multiple

A valuation ratio that compares a company's current share price to its per-share earnings, commonly used to gauge stock prices.

Abnormal Earnings

Earnings that are above or below the normal or expected level due to unusual circumstances or events.

Actual Earnings

The real profits generated by a company within a specific period, usually reported quarterly or annually.

Earnings Quality

An assessment metric that evaluates the degree to which a company's earnings are derived from sustainable sources and are repeatable, controllable, and bankable.