Which of the following kinds of evidence is considered Level II research?
a. A randomized controlled trial (RCT)
b. A quasi-experimental study
c. Cochrane Review
d. Joanna Briggs Best Practice Review
ANS: A
A randomized controlled trial is considered Level II evidence.
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