Predicting Decision Quality Through Research Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills

This study is important to many stakeholders in the field of education. For college instructors, it enhances their ability to make instructional decisions based on knowledge and evidence, thereby improving teaching effectiveness. For students, the study contributes to better learning outcomes as instructors incorporate research-based strategies into their teaching practices. School administrators can benefit from the findings by using them as a basis for developing policies and professional development programs that strengthen teachers’ research and digital literacy skills. Finally, for researchers, this study provides valuable insights and serves as a foundation for further investigations into digital research literacy and its impact on educational practices.