The critique of a quantitative research report should include what?
a. Applying the findings in clinical practice
b. Summarizing the major steps of the research process
c. Constructively evaluating a study for its strengths and weaknesses
d. Determining whether the phenomenon studied by participants can be recognized as their own
ANS: C
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A Applying findings in clinical practice is performed after critiquing a study's strengths.
B Summarizing the steps of the research process is not equivalent to constructive evaluation.
C Research critique is constructive evaluation of a study's strengths and limitations.
D Research critique is performed by an objective reviewer, not by participants.
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