Did the researchers obtain data from an existing database?  If so, did the data obtained address the study purpose and objectives, questions, or hypotheses?  Were the reliability and validity of the database addressed in the research report?

NUR3165D1 Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice

Assignment Data Collection
Select a quantitative research study.  Critically appraise the article using the following guidelines:
1. Were the recruitment and selection of study participants clearly described and appropriate?
2. Were the data collected in a consistent way?
3. Were the study controls maintained as indicated by the design?  Did the design include an intervention that was consistently implemented?
4. Did the researchers obtain data from an existing database?  If so, did the data obtained address the study purpose and objectives, questions, or hypotheses?  Were the reliability and validity of the database addressed in the research report?

 

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