Which of the following is not a criterion that should be used when appraising the credibility of the conclusions of a systematic review?
A) Findings are consistent across several studies.
B) Explicit criteria were used for study inclusion and exclusion.
C) The reviewer has conducted a study about the question or topic.
D) A comprehensive search was conducted.

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The credibility of a systematic review's conclusions should be appraised based on the methodology used, such as consistency of findings, explicit inclusion/exclusion criteria, and comprehensiveness of the search. The reviewer's personal research experience is not a criterion for credibility.

Which of the Following Is Not a Criterion That Should