The term level of evidence refers to the ____.
A) number of peers who reviewed a research study manuscript
B) number of epidemiological studies conducted on a topic
C) strength of the study with the largest number of subjects
D) relative strength or weakness of the current collective body of scientific research

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The term level of evidence refers to the relative strength or weakness of the current collective body of scientific research. The level of evidence is determined by the quality of the study design, the number of studies conducted on a topic, and the consistency of the results. It takes into account both the quantity and quality of the evidence available on a particular topic. The other options (A, B, C) do not fully capture the concept of level of evidence.

The Term Level of Evidence Refers to the ____