quantitative critque Ree

Topics

Grade Points

Introduction and Literature Review

1

What was the general issue, topic, or question being investigated?

2

2

What was the purpose of the study? Is the phenomenon to be studied clearly articulated and delimited?

2

3

Clearly identifies how the literature justifies the problem and leads to the research question(s)

6

Method

Which purposeful sampling technique was used? What was the sample size? How were people selected for interviews or observations?

2

What was the research role assumed by the researcher? What was the person's training and background?

2

What was the design selected?

2

Results and Discussion

What data collection strategies were used? Were multiple strategies employed?

2

What strategies did the researcher use to minimize potential bias and to help extend the findings (internal and external validity)?

2

Were the limitations of the study discussed? If yes, what were some of the recognized limitations? If no, provide your own opinions as to any limitations of the study.

2

What ethical considerations were addressed? Did the researcher specify how informed consent, confidentiality, etc. were handled in the field?

2

What do you think of this study in general and why? That is, do you think the study is good/bad, important/not important, and interesting/not interesting, makes sense/does not make sense? Would you act based on this study?  Why?

6