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Data Analysis
- List the statistical procedures performed to describe the sample or demographic variables.
- List the statistical procedures performed to answer the research question(s) or main study variables.
- Discuss the appropriateness of the statistical procedures for the level of measurement of the data collected. Utilize the statistical decision tree in the textbook, Chapter 21, Fig.21.7.
- Describe how the researcher(s) addressed any problems with missing data, if they did.
- Describe the level of significance (alpha) set for this study.
- Discuss the clarity of the presentation of study results (e.g. if tables or figures were used, clear description, etc.).
Researcher Interpretation of Findings
- Describe the key findings of the study in relation to the purpose statement or hypotheses.
- Evaluate the clarity of the authors’ explanation of key findings, including statistically significant & non-significant findings.
- Discuss whether the key findings were clinically significant or clinically important.
- Describe which findings were consistent with those expected, and any which were unexpected in your opinion.
- Describe the implications for practice identified by the authors.
- Summarize the suggestions for future studies (research) identified by the authors.
Overall Evaluation of the Entire Study
- Discuss two strengths of the study.
- Discuss two weaknesses of the study, and how each weakness could have been corrected.
- Based on the previous research presented in the literature review and the findings of the study presented in this article, discuss whether the findings are ready for use in practice.
