Which type of research is defined as the gold standard of evidence in evidence-based practice?
a. Clinical expertise
b. Randomized controlled trials
c. Case studies
d. Systematic review
ANS: B
The double blind randomized controlled trial generally provides the highest level of evidence, followed by other randomized controlled trials. Clinical expertise, case studies, and systematic reviews are not at the top of the hierarchy of evidence.
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