Author Question: Which of the following questions should a reviewer ask when critiquing a study's framework? a. ... (Read 132 times)

asd123 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following questions should a reviewer ask when critiquing a study's framework?

a. How are the concepts defined?
b. What level of measurement are the variables?
c. What measurement methods are used in the study?
d. What statistical package will be used for analysis?

Question 2

When critiquing a study, the following statement is noted: Women will experience less anxiety while undergoing a mammogram after the proposed educational program. Which type of statement is it?

a. Hypothesis
b. Proposition
c. Relational statement
d. Theoretical statement

underwood14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Defining the concepts under study in the research is a critical element when describing the conceptual framework. Reviewers should evaluate the clarity of the definitions the researcher provides when evaluating the conceptual framework of a research report.
Level of measurement of the variables and methods used to measure the variables are described in the methods section of a research report.
Level of measurement of the variables and methods used to measure the variables are described in the methods section of a research report.
Level of measurement of the variables and methods, including types of statistics used to measure the variables are described in the methods section of a research report.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
This statement is an example of a hypothesis. A hypothesis predicts the nature of a relationship between the study variables.
Propositions can be expressed at various levels of abstraction. This statement is an example of a hypothesis.
Relational statements are propositions. This statement is an example of a hypothesis.
Theoretical statements are quite abstract. This statement is an example of a hypothesis.