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meagbuch

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What major skill is required to competently evaluate research?
 
  a. A high level of clinical expertise
  b. A thorough knowledge of the topic
  c. The ability to think critically
  d. The ability to write concisely

Question 2

How is an intellectual critical appraisal different from other kinds of critiques? An intellectual critical appraisal:
 
  a. focuses on the strengths of the study rather than the negative components.
  b. is used to determine the quality of empirical evidence generated by studies.
  c. judges the researcher's ability to conduct the study.
  d. looks at both the work itself and the creator of the work.



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robbielu01

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Critiquing research involves the use of a variety of critical thinking skills in the application of knowledge of the research process.
Clinical expertise can help in providing a solid background in current practice, but it is not the most important skill in evaluating research.
Knowing a lot about the topic of investigation is certainly important, but it is more important to be able to think critically.
Being a good writer is an important skill, but not the most critical for critiquing research.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
An intellectual critical appraisal is directed at the study.
An intellectual critical appraisal looks at both strengths and weaknesses equally.
An intellectual critical appraisal is directed at the study, not the researcher.
An intellectual critical appraisal is directed at the study, not the researcher.




meagbuch

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


tranoy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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