Critical Appraisal for Quantitative Work due 12/01
GUIDELINES FOR THE CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH STUDIES
Schultz quant appraisal.pdf
1. What is the study purpose? (5 pts)
2. Describe the background and significance of the study (10pts)
3. Is a theoretical framework identified in the study? If yes, briefly describe. Does the theoretical framework describe and define the concepts of interest? If there is not an explicit framework, is there an implicit framework? If so, describe. (10 pts)
4. Describe the sample (size, how selected, inclusion and exclusion criteria). Does it appear to be representative? Was there attrition? Were there biases related to the sampling method? (10pts)
5. Describe the study design and procedures. What were the variables? How were they defined? How were data collected and measured? What tools were used? Were the tools valid and reliable? (15 pts)
6. What were the results? How do they fit with previous research in the area? (10pts)
7. What does this research mean for clinical practice or managerial decision-making? (10pts)
8. What would you recommend for future research on this issue/problem? (Be specific) (10 pts)
9. What did the authors identify as limitations of the study? Were there other limitations that you detected? (10pts)
10. Clarity of writing, APA format adhered to (10 pts) *Read the APA sheet and listen to the audio before turning in your paper.
Note:
Number your responses to the 9 questions above.
Most questions will be answered in a paragraph or two. If you are repeating information you probably answered one of the questions incorrectly.
* Tip – Limit your use of direct quotes. It is much better to learn to paraphrase. If you do use a direct quote, enclose it in quotation marks and cite the page number.
* Since it is clear you are referring to one article, you only need to cite it once in the beginning and once at the end. Please don’t reference every sentence.
* Save your paper as your last name(s), and submit it to Blackboard.
**Be sure to use APA format and include a title page and reference page (See APA sheet).

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