Quantitative Article Critique
Article citation (APA):
- Purpose of the study:
Why does the author think the study is necessary?
What evidence did the author give to demonstrate the necessity of the research?
- Research question(s)/ Hypotheses:
Were the research questions/ hypotheses clearly stated and testable?
Were they grounded in a theory?
- Design
Why was a quantitative approach appropriate for this study?
- Variables
What were the independent and dependent variables?
How were they operationalized?
How were they measured?
- Sample
What was the sample?
What was the sample size?
How were participants selected/recruited?
Was the sample appropriate for the study purpose?
- Instrumentation
What method was used to collect data?
Was the method appropriate for testing the hypotheses/answering the research question(s)?
Were the measures valid and reliable to answer the research question/test the hypotheses?
- Data Analysis
How were the data analyzed?
Was the method of analysis appropriate for the study purpose?
- Results
What were the results or findings?
Were the results or findings sufficient to test the hypotheses/answer the research questions?
What are their implications and applications?
- Final thoughts…
What is your main take-away from the article?
How would you summarize the study for a magazine blurb in 100 words or less? Write it here.
