Critical analysis

Question 1

What are the 5 key questions to considered during a critical analysis?

Answer 1

1. What is the research question?
   a) Are the aims of the project clear?
   b) Are acronyms defined?
2. Is the language appropriate for the audience?
3. Is the sample representative or adequate?
   a) Has bias been introduced through sample selection?
   b) Is the sample size large enough?
   c) Does it have enough power?
   d) Is the samples representative of a demographic?
4. Is the research design appropriate to answer the research question?
5. Have the appropriate statistical tests been applied?
   a) Has the author provided statistical results i.e. p-values
6. Is the discussion consistent with the study’s results?