Reference no: EM132997090
Statistics Research Critique
Article - Effectiveness of nurse practitioner coordinated team group visits for type 2 diabetes in medically underserved Appalachia
Health Data Analysis and Application
This assignment will consist of a quantitative article critique with a focus on the methods, statistics, analysis and interpretation. It will be important to analyze and evaluate the article not just summarize - for example it is not enough to say the sample size was adequate. You should state the sample size and state why you know it was adequate. If you want more specifics to help you with the critice: :&eckoutPorit8 (304 in 2021 ed)- guideline for critiquing data collection plans in quantitative studies and structured data collection methods; p. 371- guideline for critiquing descriptive studies (p. 381), p. 399-guideline for critiquing bivariate inferential analyses (p. 408), p 457 - guideline for critiquing interpretations in discussion sections of quantitative research reports (p 465). These guidelines break down the components of the critique process for quantitative research.
Write your critique directly into the rubric.
Do the results make sense? Did the researcher develop reasonable conclusions?
Do the researchers discuss the limitations of the study and their possible effects on the credibility of the research?
Did the researchers discuss the generalizability of the results?
Did the researchers discuss the implications for clinical practice?
What is your interpretation of the results?
How would you improve upon this study if you were to conduct a similar study?
Can the study results make an important contribution?