Quantitative research is considered the strongest evidence. Which study design is considered the gold standard in quantitative research?
A) Cohort trials
B) Case-control trials
C) Cross-sectional trials
D) Randomized clinical trials

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Randomized clinical trials are considered the gold standard in quantitative research because they minimize bias by randomly assigning subjects to either the treatment group or the control group, allowing for the most reliable cause-and-effect conclusions.

Quantitative Research Is Considered the Strongest Evidence