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student77

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A reviewer performs a critical appraisal of a study and notes that the researcher conducted a previous pilot study. The reviewer will
 
  a. discount any findings not congruent with the pilot study.
  b. ensure that the larger study and pilot study used identical data collection methods.
  c. ignore the findings of the pilot study because they are not relevant to this study.
  d. note whether the pilot study findings were used to design the current study.

Question 2

What is not necessary for a reviewer to include in a critical appraisal when evaluating study sampling methods?
 
  a. Characteristics of the sample
  b. Eligibility criteria
  c. Sample attrition
  d. Study setting



stanleka1

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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