Students should select an article from their area of interest that is QUANTITATIVE and discusses one single study. Articles that look at multiple studies (meta-analysis, metasynthesis, etc.) are wonderful resources, but are not appropriate for this assignment, as we are learning to critique single studies. Articles that are qualitative are also wonderful resources, but they do not align with the critique guidelines for this assignment and are not appropriate here.
Problem (Slide 3)
Correctly identifies and describes the Problem and its Background, Context, and Surrounding Issues
Purpose, Aims, Research Question or Hypothesis (Slide 4)
Correctly identifies the Purpose, Aim(s), Research Question, or Hypothesis (whichever is/are present)
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Design (Slide 5)
Names the Research Design used in the study, whether it is Experimental or Non-experimental, and the Type within that Design. Describes the Comparisons being made in the study (# Groups, # Data Collection Points, etc.)
Population and Sampling (Slide 6)
Full Marks
Identifies the study Population. Identifies the Sampling Design and type. Identifies whether a Power Analysis was conducted. If Power Analysis used, identifies recommended Sample Size.
Variables (Slide 7)
Names the Independent and Dependent Variables. Identifies the Conceptual Definitions (if given).
Instruments (Slides 8 and 9)
Full Marks
Names and briefly describes the Instruments that were used to measure the Variables Includes Reliability and Validity
Statistical Analysis (Slide 10)
8 to >6.0 pts
Full Marks
Identifies which Statistical Tests were used to explore the Research Question, Aim, Purpose or Hypothesis. Identifies whether these Tests were appropriate for # Groups, # Data Collection Points, # DVs, etc.
Results (Slide 11)
Describes the main effect (Results) in the study. Identifies which findings were Statistically Significant, and relevant p values.
Discussion and Conclusions (Slide 12)
Identifies the study Strengths and Weaknesses in a Table, using information from the previous slides.
Summary (Slide 13)
Identifies whether the study is strong enough to support a change in Practice, based on and referencing the Strengths and Weaknesses described in the previous slide (from the Table)
APA, Presentation, Follows Directions
Correct APA format. Professional PPT presentation. Adheres to assignment guidelines.
Students should select an article from their area of interest that is QUANTITATI
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