Demonstrating knowledge of methods

Quantitative Research  Critique – Assignment Objectives

• Critique study objectives, questions, and hypotheses in research reports.
• Demonstrate knowledge of methods to gather and organize information for a study.
• Identify research problems generated from the practice setting.
• Critique research problems and the purpose for a study.
• Critique literature reviews for relevance, currency, and multidisciplinary sources.

Quantitative Research Critique – Assignment Directions

1. Review Polit & Beck (2020),  Box 5.3 – Guide to a Focused Critical Appraisal of Evidence Quality in a Quantitative Research Report, to assist you in analyzing one of two articles listed down below.
   • Quantitative Article – Akobirshoev et al (2019).pdfActions
   • Quantitative Article – Rattani et al (2020)-1.pdfActions
2. Use the rubric below to guide your analysis by providing a 1-3 sentence answer to each question.
   • The rubric headings can be used as your paper headings & subheadings
   • Rubric:  Journal Quantitative Critique.docxActions
3. Address each component using the content from the article when furnishing your rationale.
   • If a research component is not addressed in the article, you must explain whether or not this is justified.
4. Be sure to  meet the following criteria:
   • APA 7th edition professional paper formatting
     • Sample APA 7th edition professional paper:  APA 7th Edition Professional Paper (APA Style).pdfActions
     • Requires the a running head.
   • Include both an introduction, abstract, and a conclusion
   • 7-page limit, excluding title and reference pages