You are required to critically review a given methodology from a published journal article. This could be a qualitative or quantitative methodology. As part of your critique, you should consider:
– Strengths and weaknesses of the methodology.
– Justification for specific approaches and measurements used over others.
– Possible alternative methodologies that could be used.
In discussing the research, you will also need to mention other related studies to compare and contrast the methodology under scrutiny. A review of a methodology could consider aspects related to validity, reliability, error and the consideration of confounding variables and controls.
1. Critically analyse a qualitative and/or quantitative research methodology.
2. Evaluate similar research methodologies surrounding a particular research question.
