Search and find one new health care article that uses quantitative research. Do not use an article from a previous assignment, or that appears in the Topic Materials or textbook.
Complete an article analysis and ethics evaluation of the research using the “Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics” template.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
RUBRIC:
The article presented is based on quantitative research.
Article citation and permalink are presented. Article citation is accurately presented in APA format. Page numbers are accurate and used in all areas when citing information.
Broad topic area and title are fully presented and accurate.
Problem statement is accurate and clearly summarized.
Purpose statement is accurate and clearly summarized.
Research questions are presented and accurate.
Hypothesis is accurate and clearly defined.
Variable type and data for variable are presented and accurate.
Population of interest for the study is presented and accurate.
Sample is presented and accurate. Page citation for sample information is provided.
Sampling method is presented and accurate.
How data were collected is fully identified and accurate.
The means of data collection are thoroughly summarized and accurate. Page citation for sample information is provided.
Data analysis is discussed. Types of statistical tests used for the variables are all indicated and accurate.
The results of study are well summarized. The summary is accurate and clearly represents the results of the study.
Assumptions and limitations from the article are identified and accurate. Potential assumptions and limitations not listed by the author are summarized. Strong rationale is provided to support summary.
Ethical considerations related to sampling, collecting data, analyzing data, and publishing results are clearly summarized. The ethical considerations summarized are reasonable. Strong rationale and support are provided.
