Evidence based practice (EBP) requires that we:
A) never question the results of statistical analysis of research data.
B) rely only on research findings for our practice decision-making.
C) be knowledgeable about statistical analysis so that we can determine which findings of researchers are trustworthy.
D) all of the above

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Evidence based practice requires that we use research findings to inform our practice decision-making, but it also requires that we critically analyze the quality of the research and the statistical analysis used to obtain the findings. Therefore, being knowledgeable about statistical analysis is essential in determining the trustworthiness of research findings. We should also question the results of statistical analysis when it does not align with our clinical expertise or patient values. Therefore, choices A and B are incorrect.

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