When critically appraising (critiquing) the method section of a research article, which questions are appropriate to determine the merits and limitations of that section? (SATA)
A. Were appropriate statistical methods used?
B. Was the most rigorous possible design used?
C. Do the study finding...
When critically appraising (critiquing) the method section of a research article, which questions
are appropriate to determine the merits and limitations of that section? (SATA)
A. Were appropriate statistical methods used?
B. Was the most rigorous possible design used?
C. Do the study findings appear valid?
D. Was the number of data collection points appropriate?
E. Was the population identified and described? - ANS B. Was the most rigorous possible
design used?
D. Was the number of data collection points appropriate?
E. Was the population identified and described?
Which of the following elements would be found in the discussion section of a research article?
(Select all that apply.)
Review of the literature
Clinical and research implications
Interpretation of results
Research design
Study limitations - ANS Clinical and research implications
Interpretation of results
Study limitations
When searching databases for evidence from research studies, which section of the research
article can be used to judge whether to read the full report?
Introduction
Abstract
Discussion
Results - ANS Abstract
T or F: A research critique is an objective assessment of a study's strengths and limitations and
includes recommendations for improving the study. - ANS T
T or F: Research articles may be difficult to understand because they include jargon. - ANS
T
What elements may be contained in the results section of a research study? (SATA)
, The names of statistical tests used
The value of the calculated statistic
The statistical significance
Clinical and research implications
Study limitations - ANS The names of statistical tests used
The value of the calculated statistic
The statistical significance
What are some helpful strategies for reading research articles? (Select all that apply.)
Read articles infrequently.
Read articles frequently.
Read articles slowly.
Seek to understand the story (don't get caught up in statistics).
Translate jargon into words you understand. - ANS Read articles frequently.
Read articles slowly.
Seek to understand the story (don't get caught up in statistics).
Translate jargon into words you understand.
What factors can make understanding a research report difficult for some readers? (SATA)
Jargon
Font size
Compactness
Objectivity
Statistical information - ANS Jargon
Compactness
Objectivity
Statistical information
What are the main sections of a research report in the IMRAD format? (SATA)
What may be included in the method section of a qualitative study?
The names of statistical tests used
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