An intellectual critical appraisal differs from other kinds of critiques because it
a. focuses solely on the strengths of the study.
b. evaluates the quality and meaning of empirical evidence.
c. judges the researcher's ability and credentials.
d. regards both the work itself as well as the study author.
ANS: B
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