Nursing Research – Critiquing Research
Is the research quantitative or qualitative?
If quantitative is it experimental or non-experimental?
If it is a mixed-method design, did this approach enhance the study?
Is the design appropriate to answer the questions indicated by the problem and/or hypotheses?
Is the target population identified? Are eligibility criteria specified?
What type of sampling plan was used? What are the key characteristics of the sample?
Is the setting appropriate for the study?
