Which type of research findings are considered the strongest available evidence?
a. Meta-analysis
b. Descriptive
c. Case study
d. Narrative
ANS: A
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A Meta-analysis findings provide the strongest evidence available to clinicians.
B Descriptive findings are low-level evidence because descriptive studies are done when little is known about a subject.
C Case study describes findings most commonly from one person, often an unusual case.
D Narrative findings are used in qualitative studies and are not considered as strong evidence as meta-analysis.
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