Reference no: EM132274300
Question: 1. What previous theory/research was known about this topic? (be sure to cite at least 3 previous studies using APA referencing)
2. What did the authors hope to add to the existing literature that was either missing or not previously explored? (In other words, what was their rationale for doing the present study?)
3. What specific hypotheses did the authors make, if any? (if no clear hypotheses were made, state either the research question(s) or devise a plausible hypothesis of your own.)
4. Name the independent variable(s), their levels, and their operational definitions.
5. Name the dependent variable(s) and their operational definitions.
6. What were the significant findings and were the hypotheses confirmed?
7. What is the applied value of this study?
8. List and define any important terms integral to the study.