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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21684390
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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:
answer them into complete sentences not bullet point.
1. Introduction/Literature Review. Did the author(s) adequately present the topic? Do you have a better understanding of the topic and why it is the focus
of the paper? Why or why not? Some points to consider:
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
Any theories presented in support of their research
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
Descriptive Research: Descriptive research is what is used, as the name says, to describe the reality of situations, events, people, groups or communities that are being addressed and that are intended to be analyzed. In this type of research the question does not go much beyond the descriptive level; since it consists in raising the most relevant of a specific event or situation. In any case, descriptive research does not consist only of accumulating and processing data. The researcher must define his analysis and the processes that will involve it. Broadly speaking, the main stages to follow in a descriptive investigation are: examine the characteristics of the topic to be investigated, define it and formulate hypotheses, select the technique for data collection and the sources to be consulted. Explanatory Research: The explanatory type of research no longer only describes the problem or phenomenon observed, but approaches and seeks to explain the causes that originated the situation analyzed. In other words, it is the interpretation of a reality or the explanation of why and for what of the object of study; in order to expand the "What?" of the exploratory research and the "how?" of the descriptive investigation. The explanatory type research seeks to establish the causes in different types of study, establishing conclusions and explanations to enrich or clarify the theories, confirming or not the initial thesis.
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