Get research papers in order
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| Prioritize research studies |
Focus on the highest level of evidence.
The “levels of evidence” is a guide for prioritizing health research by its study design.
A higher-level study design follows procedures that can improve the strength of the results and lower the probability of bias.
Here is a chart to differentiate the study designs by their methodological characteristics.
For a concise introduction to health study designs, read Greenhalgh (1997). →
