Critiquing Quantitative Research
Assignment Description
In this assignment, you will critique quantitative research aimed at program evaluation.
Assignment Instructions
Use the Library to locate a peer-reviewed program evaluation article that uses quantitative analysis. Then address the following prompts:
• Provide a complete APA citation for the article.
• What are the research questions?
• What is the sample?
• What are the variables and how are they measured?
• What statistical test(s) are used? Why did the author select these tests?
• What were the key findings?
• Identify potential internal and external validity issues in the conclusions drawn by the author(s).
Additional Requirements
The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements:
• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting standards.
• Length: 2 pages, double spaced.