The evaluation phase of the critical appraisal process reflects which key study characteristic relevant to implementation of the findings in practice?
a. Internal validity
b. Methodology
c. Quality
d. Sample size
ANS: C
Evaluation of the study critique is establishing the quality of the study and its appropriateness for implementation in practice.
Examining internal validity would be part of the comparison and analysis phases.
Examining methodology would be part of the comparison and analysis phases.
Examining sample size would be part of the comparison and analysis phases.
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