Statement
Problem
Yes (5)
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c. Interest
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d. Theoritical value
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2 1 NA
e. Pratical value
NA
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Two
Variables
Analyzing and critiquing Study 1
1. What is (are) the independent variable(s)?
2.
6. Are there any important variables that might have been included but
were not? If so, list them and label them as to type
Three
Hypotheses
Analyzing and critiquing Study 1
1. Were hypotheses cited in the study?
Yes (5) No (1)
If yes, cite them.
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2 1 NA
Four
Supportive
materials
Analyzing and critiquing Study 1
1. What, in a sentence, is the context of the problem?
2. a.
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3. a.
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Five
Operational
definition
Analyzing and critiquing Study 1
1. How did the researchers operationalize each of the independent
variables?
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Note: When DO are lacking, try to write them in yourself based on the
methods used.
c. How suitable (or valid and reliable) can you tell the manipulation or
measurement was on the basis of both face validity and
documentation?
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c. How suitable (or valid and reliable) can you tell the manipulation or
measurement was on the basis of both face validity and
documentation?
5 4 3 2 1 NA
(If you rated 3 or lower, make a suggestion for improvement)
2. For each major control variables (up to three) answer each the following:
a. Was it measured or manipulated?
b. Describe briefly how it was measured.
c. How suitable (or valid and reliable) can you tell the manipulation or
measurement was on the basis of both face validity and documented?
5 4 3 2 1 NA
(If 3 or lower, give a specific criticism or suggestion for improvement)
Eight
Research
Design
Nine
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Statistical
Analysis
Yes
No
2. Were the statistical test used proper ones or the most suitable ones to the
design?
5 4 3 2 1 NA
(If 3 or lower, suggest another)
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Ten
Presentation and
discussion results
c. Does the article include an adequate and clear summary of the authors
findings?
5 4 3 2 1
NA
(if 3 or lower, offer a specific criticism)
3. a. Briefly state a conclusion that could be drawn from the study and a
recommendation based on that conclusion.