Problem
A. What is the research question/objective/aim of the study?
B. Identify the independent variable(s).
C. Identify the dependent variable(s).
D. Identify the research design used. Describe the design and address the advantages and disadvantages of using this design.
E. Describe how the sample was recruited. Indicate the number of subjects in the sample. Describe the sample.
F. Identify the setting for the study.
G. Describe how the data was collected. If instruments were used to measure the independent and dependent variables, discuss the reliability and validity of the instruments.
H. How was data analyzed (what statistical tests were used)?
I. What were the results of the study? Were the results statistically significant? Explain your answer. What conclusions did the researchers draw from the results? This should be stated in your own words.
J. Discuss the strengths and limitations of the study.
Use this article to answer the questions.
Hinic, K., Kowalski, M. O., Holtzman, K., & Mobus, K. (2019). The effect of a pet therapy and comparison intervention on anxiety in hospitalized children. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 46, 55-61.