A Rigorous Scientific Process Used to Combine Findings from Research

question 16

Multiple Choice

A rigorous scientific process used to combine findings from research (usually randomized controlled trials) into a powerful and clinically useful report to guide practice is known as a systematic review. Standard components of a systematic review to consider are (select all that apply) :

• A) process for initiating.
• B) standard reporting format.
• C) reliability and validity of data.
• D) process for synthesizing the body of evidence.
• E) process for finding and assessing individual studies.

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