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Questions:
1. Does the researcher identify what is known and not known about the problem and how the study will address any gaps in knowledge?
2. Was the purpose of the study clearly presented? .
3. What type of sampling design was used? Was the sampling plan one that could be expected to yield a representative sample?
4. Was the sample size sufficient based on study design and rationale?
5. If there is a control group (if not, you may skip this part): a. Were the characteristics and/or demographics similar in both the control and intervention groups? b. If multiple study settings were used, were the settings similar?
6. Are data collection methods described clearly, and are they appropriate considering the purpose of the study?
7. Were the instruments reliable?
8. Was instrument validity discussed?
9. If surveys or questionnaires were used, was the response rate > 25%?
10. Were the study results presented clearly?
11. Were study limitations identified and addressed?
12. Did the researcher make any attempts to control for confou
13. Were conclusions appropriate based on the results of the study?
14. What quality rating Would you assign this study based on the table below? Provide a rationale for your choice and state whether you would feel comfortable using this particular study as part of an evidence-based policy change decision in your workplace. nding variables?