A researcher performs a critical appraisal of a group of studies measuring the effects of a home care education program on confidence levels of caregivers of older family members.The critical appraisal will include
A) determining the theoretical frameworks used for defining confidence.
B) identifying sampling and inclusion criteria used in the studies.
C) making value judgments about the credibility and validity of concepts.
D) recording quotations relevant to the concept of confidence.

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To critically appraise an article,relevant content is identified and value judgments are made about the validity and credibility of key concepts.While identifying theoretical frameworks,identifying sampling techniques and inclusion criteria,and recording pertinent quotations are important,they are not part of the critical appraisal of studies.

A Researcher Performs a Critical Appraisal of a Group of Studies