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penguins

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Where might a beginning researcher look to discover critiques of research to learn how to evaluate studies?
 
  a. American Journal of Nursing
  b. Nursing Times
  c. RN
  d. Western Journal of Nursing Research

Question 2

A researcher is critiquing the published study of another researcher. Which of the following questions is not an appropriate question to ask when examining the study?
 
  a. Can the study be replicated by other researchers?
  b. Did the researchers use sound methodology?
  c. Was the research problem significant?
  d. What preparation did the researcher have to conduct the study?



raenoj

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The Western Journal of Nursing Research focuses on research and research critiques.
The American Journal of Nursing does not focus on research and research critiques.

The Nursing Times does not focus on research and research critiques.
The RN journal does not focus on research and research critiques.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An intellectual critical appraisal looks at the product, not the creator, making this the right choice.
Evaluating if the study can be replicated is an appropriate question to ask when examining the study.
Evaluating if the researchers use sound methodology is an appropriate question to ask when examining the study.
Evaluating if the research problem is significant to nursing is an appropriate question to ask when examining the study.



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