When doing a literature search on a specific topic,you find two articles that were written based on different research methods.Of the choices listed below,the ________ represents the highest level of research design,and the __________ represents the lowest level.
A) case report; cohort study
B) meta-analysis; expert opinion
C) expert opinion; meta-analysis
D) expert opinion; case report

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Meta-analysis is considered the highest level of research design because it synthesizes data from multiple studies to produce more robust conclusions. Expert opinion, while valuable, is considered the lowest level because it is based on individual expertise rather than empirical evidence.

When Doing a Literature Search on a Specific Topic,you Find