Mathematics Expert Only - Statistical Review Assignment
Peer and Article Critique Form
Summary of Research
Critique the article or proposal on each of these areas.
Area of Research |
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Research Question |
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Context of the Research |
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Significance of the Research |
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Research Hypothesis or Hypotheses (for Quantitative Research) |
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Operationalized Research Variables (Please Specify the Role of Each in the Research) |
Operationalized Research Variables (Please Specify the Role of Each in the Research) |
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1. Dependent variables. |
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2. Independent variables. |
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3. Control variables. |
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4. Other variables or constructs of interest: |
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Research Design |
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5. Sampling. |
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6. Instruments. |
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7. Data Collection. (including random assignment, if present, and control groups, if present). |
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8. Method or approach used (e.g., quantitative quasi-experimental, qualitative case study, etc) |
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9. Ethical Issues, as addressed. |
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10. Data Analysis. |
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11. Author's Conclusions. |
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Article Critique |
Article Critique |
Literature Review |
Literature Review |
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12. Does it summarize the relevant material? |
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13. Does it clarify why this research is important? |
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Description and Evaluation of Possible Threats to Validity |
Description and Evaluation of Possible Threats to Validity |
Sample |
Sample |
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14. Is the sample appropriate for the study? |
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15. Is the sample size sufficient for the research? |
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Instruments |
Instruments |
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16. Are the instruments or measures appropriate for the study? |
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17. Are the reported reliability and validity of the instruments sufficient? Or, have the authors described the validation process for any new instruments sufficiently? |
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Ethical Considerations |
Ethical Considerations |
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18. Does the study pose any risks to the participants? If so, what are these? |
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19. Have all reasonable steps been taken to protect the rights of the participants? |
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20. Do the benefits outweigh any risks to participants? |
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Data Analysis |
Data Analysis |
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21. Are the analyses appropriate for the data, sample, et cetera? |
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Conclusions |
Conclusions |
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22. Do the conclusions logically follow the research questions and methodology? |
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23. Does this study make a significant contribution to the field? |
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Other Issues |
Other Issues |
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Address any issues not covered in the preceding sections. |
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