Qualitative research Critique 1200 words DUE 11-5-2020

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Qualitative Research Article Critique

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Qualitative Research Article Critique

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Methods

Protection of Participant’s Rights

· Were appropriate procedures used to safeguard the rights of study participants?

· Was the study subject to external review?

· Was the study designed to minimize risks and maximize benefits to participants?

Research Design

· Was the most rigorous possible design used, given the purpose of the research?

· Were appropriate comparisons made to enhance interpret-ability of the findings?

· Was the number of data collection points appropriate?

· Did the design minimize biases and threats to the internal and external validity of the study (e.g., was blinding used, was attrition minimized?)?

Population and Sample

· Was the population identified and described?

· Was the sample described in sufficient detail?

· Was the best possible sampling design used to enhance the sample's representativeness?

· Were sample biases minimized?

· Was the sample size adequate?

· Was a power analysis used to estimate sample size needs?

Data Collection and Measurement

· Are the operational and conceptual definitions congruent?

· Were key variables operationalized using the best possible method (e.g., interviews, observations, and so on) and with adequate justification?

· Are the specific instruments adequately described and were they good choices, given the study purpose and study population?

· Does the report provide evidence that the data collection methods yielded data that were high on reliability and validity?

Procedures

· If there was an intervention, is it adequately described and was it properly implemented?

· Did most participants allocated to the intervention group actually receive the intervention?

· Was data collected in a manner that minimized bias?

· Were the staff who collected data appropriately trained?

Global Issues

Presentation

· Is the report well written, well organized, and sufficiently detailed for critical analysis?

· Was the report written in a manner that makes the findings accessible to practicing nurses?

Researcher Credibility

· Do the researchers' clinical, substantive, or methodological qualifications and experience enhance confidence in the findings and their interpretation?

Summary Assessment

· Despite an identified limitation, do the study findings appear to be valid--do you have confidence in the truth value of the results?

· Does the study contribute any meaningful evidence that can be used in nursing practice or that is useful to the nursing discipline?

Conclusion

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References

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