READ this article and answer the questions choosing one article only https://www
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READ this article and answer the questions
choosing one article only
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29975879
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1207/s15324796abm3102_9
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21684390
ANWSER THIS QUESTION 4-5 pages
A critique has various definitions, including:
A critical review or commentary
A detailed analysis and assessment of something
A method of disciplined, systematic analysis of a written or oral discourse
Involves identifying both strengths and faults
The purpose of the Article Critique assignment is to:
Go through the process of thinking critically about the strengths and weaknesses of a research article.
Allow you to practice applying your knowledge about research methods.
Assess your competencies in research method content and critical thinking.
Assignment Directions:
You will have your choice of critiquing one of the following three articles which I also attached them as full article:
Hays, R., Eastwood, D., Spritzer, J., & Cowan, K. (2006). Health-related quality of life and patient reports about care outcomes in a multidisciplinary hospital intervention. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 31(2), 173-178.
Morean, Krishnan-Sarin, & O'Malley. (2018). Comparing cigarette and e-cigarette dependence and predicting frequency of smoking and e-cigarette use in dual-users of cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Addictive Behaviors, 87, 92-96.
Sitlinger, Lindsell, Ruffner, Wayne, Hart, Trott, . . . Lyons. (2011). Preliminary Program Evaluation of Emergency Department HIV Prevention Counseling. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 58(1), S120-S125.e3.
that addresses the following points:
The accuracy and appeal of the title
The depth (detail) and breadth (overview) of the topic presented in the introduction
The given rationale for the study’s need
The age of the references cited
The author(s) hypothesis
Methods. Do you think the methods listed below were the best suited in answering the study’s research questions? Why or why not? Address the following elements:
Research design:
The authors’ explanation for their chosen research design
Any alternative designs that would be better suited
Sampling methods:
Recruitment methods and sampling methods
Response rate during recruitment,
The study population (Types of participants, demographics)
Sample size
Types of data and data collection methods:
Ability of the data to answer the research questions
Adequacy of the data collection methods in ensuring reliable and credible data
Whether instruments used in data collection were tested for reliability/validity
Feasibility of data collection methods (is it worth the investment?)
Results, discussion and implications. Do you think this study’s findings fill a gap in the knowledge base on this topic? Why or why not. Do you think the study’s findings have relevance for practice and policy in this area? Why or why not. Consider:
What new knowledge was created because of this study?
How important do you think this latest information is in terms of its impact on practice and policy?
Can these results be generalized to the population in question?
Were results presented in a user-friendly manner (were there tables, graphs, charts, etc.)?
Directions for future research. Do you think the directions for future research outlined in the article will help improve on this study and move the field forward with respect to this topic? Why or why not. Consider:
The specificity of the authors’ recommendations for future research
The originality of the authors’ recommendations for future research
Your own ideas for future research
Explanation / Answer
Introduction
Methods
Sampling methods.
Data collection
Results and discussion
Future perspective
It is not the good idea of eliminating counselling totally . Both counselling and testing for HIV must be needed inorder to develop a healthier society.
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