« previous next »

Author Question: The critique of a quantitative research report should include what? a. Applying the findings in ... (Read 62 times)

anjilletteb

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Jul 8, 2018
The critique of a quantitative research report should include what?
 
  a. Applying the findings in clinical practice
  b. Summarizing the major steps of the research process
  c. Constructively evaluating a study for its strengths and weaknesses
  d. Determining whether the phenomenon studied by participants can be recognized as their own

Question 2

Limitations of a study are often attributed to what? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Instruments
  b. Sampling methods
  c. Analysis
  d. Literature review


fffftttt

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Applying findings in clinical practice is performed after critiquing a study's strengths.
B Summarizing the steps of the research process is not equivalent to constructive evaluation.
C Research critique is constructive evaluation of a study's strengths and limitations.
D Research critique is performed by an objective reviewer, not by participants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C

Feedback
Correct Instrument issues with reliability and validity may limit study findings.
Sampling methods, such as a convenience sample, may limit study findings.
Analysis techniques, such as inappropriate statistical tests, may limit study findings.
Incorrect Limitations of a study are not specified in the literature review and are not often attributed to the literature review.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

Did you know?

Each year in the United States, there are approximately six million pregnancies. This means that at any one time, about 4% of women in the United States are pregnant.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

Dogs have been used in studies to detect various cancers in human subjects. They have been trained to sniff breath samples from humans that were collected by having them breathe into special tubes. These people included 55 lung cancer patients, 31 breast cancer patients, and 83 cancer-free patients. The dogs detected 54 of the 55 lung cancer patients as having cancer, detected 28 of the 31 breast cancer patients, and gave only three false-positive results (detecting cancer in people who didn't have it).

Did you know?

GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.

Invasive species in Canada include (a) zebra mussels, Dreissena polymorpha, (b) sea lamprey, Petromy Invasive species in Canada include (a) zebra mussels, Dreissena polymorpha, (b) sea lamprey, Petromy
Research Methods Research Methods
Research Methods Research Methods
Applying and Removing Nonsterile Gloves Applying and Removing Nonsterile Gloves
Controlled Scientific Experiments Scientists use experimental research to test hypotheses Controlled Scientific Experiments Scientists use experimental research to test hypotheses
Physical Findings of Cardiac Tamponade Physical Findings of Cardiac Tamponade
Video: Introduction to Epilepsy

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library