NRS 433 Research Critique Part 2 Benchmark – Research Critique Part 2
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Prepare a critical analysis of a quantitative study focusing on protection of human participants, data collection, data management and analysis, problem statement, and interpretation of findings. The quantitative research article can be from your previous literature review or a new peer-reviewed article.

Each study analysis will be 1,000-1,250 words and submitted in one document. As with the assignments in Topics 1-3, this should connect to your identified practice problem of interest.

Refer to the resource entitled “Research Critique Part 2.” Questions under each heading should be addressed as a narrative, in the structure of a formal paper. You are also required to include an Introduction and Conclusion.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Submit the assignment along with an electronic version of the article used for the analysis. If an electronic version is not available, submit a clean unmarked copy of the article.

 

 

Research Critique, Part 2

 

CRITICAL APPRAISAL GUIDELINES: QUANTITATIVE STUDY

Introduction

• Develop a topic sentence in which you will define the purpose of the Research Critique, Part 2
• Formulate a thesis statement which briefly provides a broad indication of your point of view in composing this assignment.
• Include a summary outline to describe the organization and main topics you will include in the body paragraphs of the assignments (see below sections).

Protection of Human Participants

• Identify thebenefits and risks of participation addressed by the authors. Were there benefits or risks the authors do not identify?
• Was informedconsent obtained from the subjects or participants?
• Did it seem that the subjectsparticipated voluntarily in the study?
• Wasinstitutional review board approval obtained from the agency in which the study was conducted?

 

Data Collection

• Are the major variables (independent and dependent variables) identified and defined? What were these variables?
• How weredata collected in this study?
• Whatrationale did the author provide for using this data collection method?
• Identify thetime period for data collection of the study.
• Describe the sequence of data collection events for a participant.

 

Data Management and Analysis

• Describe thedata management and analysis methods used in the study.
• Did the author discuss how therigor of the process was assured? For example, does the author describe maintaining a paper trail of critical decisions that were made during the analysis of the data? Was statistical software used to ensure accuracy of the analysis?
• What measures were used tominimize the effects of researcher bias (their experiences and perspectives)? For example, did two researchers independently analyze the data and compare their analyses?

 

Findings / Interpretation of Findings: Implications for Practice and Future Research

• What is the researcher’sinterpretation of findings?
• Are the findingsvalid or an accurate reflection of reality? Do you have confidence in the findings?
• Whatlimitations of the study were identified by researchers?
• Was there a coherentlogic to the presentation of findings?
• Whatimplications do the findings have for nursing practice? For example, can the study findings be applied to general nursing practice, to a specific population, to a specific area of nursing?
• Whatsuggestions are made for further studies?

 

Conclusion

• Emphasize the importance and congruity of the thesis statement
• Provide a logical wrap-up to bring the appraisal to completion and to leave a lasting impression and take-away points useful in nursing practice.
• Incorporate a critical appraisal and a brief analysis of the utility and applicability of the findings to nursing practice.
• Integrate a summary of the knowledge learned.

Reference

Burns, N., & Grove, S. (2011).  Understanding Nursing Research (5^th ed.).  Elsevier.  ISBN-13: 9781437707502