What is the very first step in critically appraising an article? ...

[Charlie]

What is the very first step in critically appraising an article?
 
  a. Consider the researcher's goals
  b. Determine the study problem
  c. Find each section of the report
  d. Thoroughly read the entire article

Question 2

What is the basic purpose of the comprehension phase of critiquing a research study?
 
  a. Answer as many of the critique questions as possible
  b. Gain a basic understanding of the research
  c. Identify the independent and dependent variables
  d. Look up any words or concepts that are not clear

[leahchrapun]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Reading the entire article thoroughly is the first step, because a basic understanding of the total process is necessary.
It is important to think through what the researcher was trying to accomplish, but one must first read the entire article.
It is important to determine the basic problem, but one must first read the entire article.
It is important to find each section of the report, but one must first read the entire article.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Gaining a basic understanding of the research is the main goal of the first phase in the research critique process.
Answering the questions is involved in this phase, but a basic understanding is the main goal.
Identification of the dependent and independent variables is a critical part of the critique, but it is only one part of the critique.
It is important to look up any words or concepts you do not understand, but that is not the main goal of this phase.

[Charlie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[gcook]

Gracias!