Module 11: Critical Appraisal of Quant. Research

Question 1

A critical appraisal is not meant to criticize, but provide a balance _______ approach to examine the quality of work.

Answer 1

Objective

Question 2

True or False: Personal pronouns can be used in a critical appraisal.

Answer 2

FALSE

Question 3

Which type of variables strive to examine the robustness of the research method and accuracy of adhering to research design?

Answer 3

Integrity

Question 4

What type of variables concentrate on how believable the work appears and focuses on the researchers qualifications, ability to undertake, and accurately present the study?

Answer 4

Credibility

Question 5

True or False: Author credentials are the MOST important aspect of verifying believability.

Answer 5

FALSE, they can be an indicator but are not the most important.

Question 6

What does theoretical framework deal with?

Answer 6

Study design and development of interventions

Question 7

What is a primary empirical source?

Answer 7

Information from the original source

Question 8

True or False: Correlational research shows cause and effect.

Answer 8

FALSE

Question 9

Study design, instruments, data collection methods, and validity/reliability are all included in what section of a research paper?

Answer 9

Methodology

Question 10

If a research instrument measures what it is supposed to measure, it is considered:

Answer 10

a highly valid research instrument

Question 11

If a research instrument consistently and accurately measures information, this means the instrument is:

Answer 11

reliable

Question 12

How should participants of a pilot study be treated in respect to the main research study?

Answer 12

These participants should be eliminated from the main study to enhance internal validity

Question 13

Good research articles related finding back to _____ _____.

Answer 13

research questions