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formula1 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Examining a quantitative study to determine the extent to which the researcher followed the rules for an ideal study is part of which of the following steps in the critique process?

a. Analysis
b. Comparison
c. Comprehension
d. Conceptual clustering

Question 2

A critique of the logical links connecting one element with another in a quantitative study is part of which of the following steps in the critical appraisal process?

a. Analysis
b. Comparison
c. Comprehension
d. Evaluation

sarahccccc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In the comparison phase of critical appraisal, the ideal is compared with the real. The extent to which the researcher followed the rules for an ideal study is evaluated.
The analysis phase involves a critical appraisal of the logical links connecting one study element with another.
The comprehension phase of critical appraisal involves understanding the terms and concepts in the report. In the comparison phase of critique, the ideal is compared with the real. The extent to which the researcher followed the rules for an ideal study is evaluated.
Conceptual clustering assists the author and reader in focusing the concepts and variables involved in the study.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The analysis phase involves a critique of the logical links connecting one study element with another.
In the comparison phase of critical appraisal, the ideal is compared with the real. The extent to which the researcher followed the rules for an ideal study is evaluated.
The comprehension phase of critical appraisal involves understanding the terms and concepts in the report.
Evaluation of the study critique is establishing the quality of the study and its appropriateness for implementation in practice.