Homework: Critiquing Research
1. Research Design
i. Is the research quantitative or qualitative?
ii. If quantitative is it experimental or non-experimental?
iii. If it is a mixed-method design, did this approach enhance the study?
iv. Is the design appropriate to answer the questions indicated by the problem and/or hypotheses?
v. Is the target population identified? Are eligibility criteria specified?
vi. What type of sampling plan was used? What are the key characteristics of the sample?
vii. Is the setting appropriate for the study?
2. Data Collection
i. Is informed consent utilized?
ii. Who collected the data?
iii. How were the data collected? (survey, interview, etc.)
iv. Are the measurement instruments or tools clearly described?
v. What statistical tests were utilized?
vi. Is reliability (consistency) and validity (accuracy and precision of measurement instruments) addressed?
3. Interpretation, Discussion, and Clinical Application
i. Are all of the important results discussed?
ii. State author's conclusion and recommendations.
iii. What are the author's implications for practice?
iv. Identify 3 re-searchable questions for further study.
v. State if and when/where you would put the research findings into practice.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.