Critique the research study preapproved by the professor. Do not paraphrase the actual elements of the study. Write them exactly the way the author did. You should, however paraphrase terms you are asked to define. Use the Polit and Beck textbook to critique and explain/define the terms for each aspect of the study.
The last paragraph of each chapter (beginning with chapter 5) discusses how to critique a specific aspect of the study. It is followed by a green box with critiquing guidelines. Appendix D presents a study and then a sample critique of that study.
What is the purpose of the study?
Are the key variables and population of interest included? What are they?
Identify the research question.
Are the key variables and population of interest included?
If there is no research question, formulate one based on the purpose of the study.
Define the terms dependent (DV) and independent variable (IV).
Identify the DV(s) and IV(s) in the study.
