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Literature Search Chart – Quantitative or Qualitative Research Studies

(may also use for Mixed Methods or Outcomes Studies)

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Reference

1 pt

Reference listed in correct APA format

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Type of Research

1 pt

Accurately identify whether quantitative (non-experimental), quantitative (experimental) or qualitative

Quantitative: Non-experimental

Quantitative - Experimental

Qualitative

Design/ Method

2 pts

1 pt

· Describe method (e.g., longitudinal, cohort, pre-test/post-test, retrospective chart review, interview, focus group)

· Describe whether researcher had comparison groups and how they differed

· Describe time frame (e.g. baseline data, follow-up at x months)

Sample & Setting

1 pt

· Population studied: demographic variables

· Inclusion criteria

· How sample is chosen

· Setting of study

Major Variables & Measurements

2 pts

· Describe the variables studied ( quantitative) or the general content of questions ( qualitative)

· For each variable, list the specific survey/tool/measurement ( quantitative) or how are data collected and analyzed ( qualitative)

Findings

1 pt

4 pts

· In your own words

· Describe the key findings of the study, specifically detailing results, such as % of subjects who experienced a certain result; discuss whether results were statistically significant ( quantitative) or describe/define the major themes of the study including details about what the themes mean and any sub-themes ( qualitative)

Appraisal: Applicability to PICOT

2 pts

· Describe how and to what extent this study contributes to answering your PICOT question – such as – Does it have a similar population? Does it answer your question? Does it support or not support your intervention?

Appraisal: Study Rigor

1 pt

· Discuss issues related to validity or reliability, including study design, researcher bias, subject selection, etc.

· State whether you believe the study was sufficient to answer the researcher’s questions in terms of: Design, number of subjects, variables, etc. ( quantitative) or Your determination of whether the analysis of data and themes was sufficient and whether it aligned with philosophy for this type of study ( qualitative)

· Why did you state the study was sufficient or not sufficient?