Assignment: Critique of Quantitative Research Article

Link to accessible article: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/nrp/2018/8984028/

Methods

1. What is the study design?

2. Does the design fit the purpose of the study? (Explain your answer.)

3. How is the design linked to the sampling method and statistical analysis?

4. Describe the sample as stated in the article. Is it adequately and clearly described in the article?

5. Is the sampling procedure discussed in detail?

6. What do the authors provide as justification for the size of the sample?

7. Describe the study protocol (treatment and/or procedures). Is it clear and concise?

8. What instruments are described in the article?

9. Does each instrument measure the concept it is intended to measure? (Is the concept definition consistent with the Operational definition?)

10. Does the author(s) present information on reliability and validity of the instruments?

11. How does the author address threats to internal and external validity that are inherent in the study design?

12. What evidence is provided regarding human subject's review and approval discussed?

13. Are there indications of any ethical concerns?

14. Is the study described with enough detail for replication?