The student is researching a clinical problem using the Cochrane database and only finds random, controlled studies. When asked why this is so, what answer by the faculty is best?
a. "Cochrane uses other types of studies, too."
b. "Random controlled studies are the gold standard."
c. "Their interests are only in research studies."
d. "They are paid only to use those kind of studies."
B
The Cochrane database only uses random controlled studies because this type of research study is considered to have the most rigorous format. The other options do not take this into account and are considered to not be as accurate.
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