In Australia, many quantitative researchers refer to the 'levels of evidence' that are published by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to determine the strength of research studies and their findings. Which of the following is the highest level of evidence according to the NHMRC?

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Systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are considered the highest level of evidence by the NHMRC because they synthesize the results of multiple RCTs, reducing bias and providing a comprehensive overview of the available evidence on a topic.

In Australia, Many Quantitative Researchers Refer to the 'Levels of Evidence