Evidence-based practice is
A. very intuitive.
B. research-based.
C. based on what has worked for years.
D. never changed.
Answer: B
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1. It helps the researcher identify what has not worked in previous studies of the topic.
2. It helps the researcher broaden the topic question.
3. It helps the researcher determine the current state of knowledge about the topic.
4. It gives the researcher ideas about possible theoretical frameworks for the study.
5. It gives the research report reader information about the researcher's expertise in the field.