Which critical appraisal question would evaluate the sampling 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?
ANS: D
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A This question would evaluate the review of the literature.
B This question would evaluate internal and external validity.
C This question would evaluate the research question and hypothesis.
D This question would evaluate sampling.
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