Components of the Study
Topics include but are not limited to the following:
Problem
Primary research question or purpose of the study
Research hypothesis or anticipated outcome
Methodology
Sources
Independent and dependent variables
Population of interest
Study sample
Data-gathering instruments
Study procedures
: Brief Critical Analysis Summary
Major findings and conclusions:
Provide a brief critical review of the article or study based on your responses to the questions in the worksheet.
In your opinion, what are the strengths and limitations of this study? Does this study make a significant contribution to the literature and advance the knowledge base? Why or why not?