Study design factors | Percentage score (very unimportant/slightly unimportant/indifferent/slightly important/very important) |
---|---|
The study conclusions are justified | 80% very important |
The statistical analysis is appropriate | 76% very important |
The study findings could change practice | 72% very important |
The level of evidence | 70% very important |
The study design (e.g. randomised controlled trial) | 62% very important |
The study is a 'hot topic | 53% slightly important |
The study complies with the journal's aim | 48% very important |
The study has a large sample size | 45% slightly important |
The study reinforces my beliefs | 41% very unimportant |
The study findings are unexpected | 39% slightly important |
The study findings are statistically significant | 38% very important |