Assignment 1: Quantitative Research Manuscript Critique

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In this module we expanded our knowledge about quantitative methodology. By Saturday, September 19, 2015 complete and post the following research manuscript critique for the Quantitative research article you selected in Module 1. Provide feedback to at least two of your peers by Monday, September 21, 2015.

Manuscript Reference: 

Type of Study: Quantitative

  • Research Topic: 
  • Purpose of the Study: 
  • Overarching Research Question or Theory: 
  • Specific Research Questions/ Hypotheses: 

Sample: 

  • Quantitative Research method design: (survey, experimental, quasi-experimental, pretest/posttest control group, cross-sectional, longitudinal, etc.)
  • Procedure: (How was the data collected?)
  • Variables: (Identify the Dependent and Independent Variables. For each variable identify the measurement scale: nominal, ordinal, continuous)
  • Instrument(s) analysis: (Discuss reliability and validity of the measures included in the study.)
  • Data analysis: (Identify the statistical software, if any, used in analysis of the data and they type of analyses included.)
  • Consent: What type of consent, if any, was obtained from the participants?

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria 
Maximum Points
Included research manuscript critique including: Type of study, purpose, overarching research question, specific research questions, hypotheses and sample.
3

Identified the quantitative research design.

4

Discussed the procedure. 

4

Identified the DV and IVs.

4

Identified the instruments and discussed their reliability/validity.

6

Discussed which types of statistical analysis and/or software were used in the study. 

6

Discussed consent.

3

Responded in a significant manner to at least two postings.

6

Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from texts, Web sites, and other references or personal experience. Followed APA rules for attributing sources.

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