Article Analysis And Evaluation Of Research Ethics

Search the GCU Library 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. See Chapter 5 of your textbook as needed, for assistance.

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.

 

Article   1

 

Point

Description

 

Broad   Topic Area/Title

 

Problem   Statement

(What is the problem research is   addressing?)

 

Purpose   Statement

(What is the purpose of the study?)

 

Research   Questions

(What questions does the research   seek to answer?)

 

Define   Hypothesis 

(Or state the correct hypothesis   based upon variables used)

 

Identify   Dependent and Independent Variables and Type of Data for the Variables

 

Population   of Interest for Study

 

Sample   

 

Sampling   Method 

 

Identify   Data Collection

Identify how data were collected

 

Summarize   Data Collection Approach

 

Discuss   Data Analysis

Include what types of statistical   tests were used for the variables.

 

Summarize   Results of Study

 

Summary   of Assumptions and Limitations 

Identify the assumptions and   limitations from the article.

Report other potential assumptions   and limitations of your review not listed by the author.

Ethical Considerations

Evaluate the article and identify potential ethical considerations that may have occurred when sampling, collecting data, analyzing data, or publishing results. Summarize your findings below in 250-500 words. Provide rationale and support for your evaluation.