What Will the Reviewer Assess When Critically Appraising a Study

question 41

Multiple Choice

What will the reviewer assess when critically appraising a study framework?

• A) How the variables and concepts are evaluated and measured
• B) What the research hypothesis is and how it was developed
• C) Whether the literature review is complete
• D) Whether the study variables link to key concepts

---

Definitions:

Earth Formed

Refers to the origin and development of the planet Earth from the solar nebula approximately 4.6 billion years ago.

Billion Years Ago

A time scale used in geology and astronomy to describe events or conditions that happened a billion or more years prior to the present.

Traces of Life

Evidence or indicators of past or present living organisms, which can include fossils, biological markers, or microbial patterns.

Hadrosaur

A type of duck-billed dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, known for its flat beak and often elaborate head crests.