Validation of a report should include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) An evaluation of discussed criteria
B) The author's country of origin
C) Abstract review
D) Political stance of a journal

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Validation of a research report, whether it is a systematic review or a primary research report, should include evaluation of the criteria already discussed, including author's expertise; comprehensive, accurate, and current references; and the reputation, scientific credibility, potential political stance, and peer review of a journal. Also, regardless of the type of literature reviewed, full-text materials, rather than abstracts, should be used. Since an abstract is a brief summary and does not include the details of information, it can be misinterpreted and is at the lower end of the levels of evidence for EBDM.

Validation of a Report Should Include Which of the Following