Literature Search Chart – Quantitative or Qualitative Research Studies
(may also use for Mixed Methods or Outcomes Studies)
Also attach article as PDF to assignment
| Reference | 1 pt
1 pt |
Reference listed in correct APA format
PDF of article uploaded to Canvas assignment |
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| Type of Research
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1 pt | Accurately identify whether quantitative (non-experimental), quantitative (experimental) or qualitative | c Quantitative: Non-experimental
c Quantitative – Experimental c Qualitative |
| Design/ Method
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2 pts
1 pt
1 pt |
· Describe method (e.g., longitudinal, cohort, pre-test/post-test, retrospective chart review, interview, focus group)
· Describe whether researcher had comparison groups and how they differed · Describe time frame (e.g. baseline data, follow-up at x months) |
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| Sample & Setting
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1 pt
1 pt 1 pt 1 pt |
· Population studied: demographic variables
· Inclusion criteria · How sample is chosen · Setting of study |
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| Major Variables & Measurements
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2 pts
2 pts |
· Describe the variables studied (quantitative) or the general content of questions (qualitative)
· For each variable, list the specific survey/tool/measurement (quantitative) or how are data collected and analyzed (qualitative) |
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| Findings
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1 pt
4 pts |
· In your own words
· Describe the key findings of the study, specifically detailing results, such as % of subjects who experienced a certain result; discuss whether results were statistically significant (quantitative) or describe/define the major themes of the study including details about what the themes mean and any sub-themes (qualitative) |
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| Appraisal: Applicability to PICOT | 2 pts | · Describe how and to what extent this study contributes to answering your PICOT question – such as – Does it have a similar population? Does it answer your question? Does it support or not support your intervention? | · |
| Appraisal: Study Rigor | 1 pt
1 pt
1 pt |
· Discuss issues related to validity or reliability, including study design, researcher bias, subject selection, etc.
· State whether you believe the study was sufficient to answer the researcher’s questions in terms of: Design, number of subjects, variables, etc. (quantitative) or Your determination of whether the analysis of data and themes was sufficient and whether it aligned with philosophy for this type of study (qualitative) · Why did you state the study was sufficient or not sufficient? |
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