Complete the checklist for the attached research proposal
CHECKLIST CRITERIA FOR CRITIQUING A RESEARCH REPORT
STEP 1.
THE PROBLEM YES NO
Is the problem clearly and concisely stated? ____ ____
Is the problem adequately narrowed down into a researchable problem? ____ ____
Is the problem significant enough to warrant a formal research effort? ____ ____
Is the relationship between the identified problem and previous research clearly described? ____ ____
STEP 2. LITERATURE REVIEW
Is the literature review logically organized? ____ ____
Does the review provide a critique of the relevant studies? ____ ____
Are gaps in knowledge about the research problem identified? ____ ____
Are important relevant references included? ____ ____
STEP 3.
THEORETICAL OR CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Is the theoretical framework easily linked with the problem (or does it seem forced)? ____ ____
If a conceptual framework is used, are the concepts adequately defined, and are the relationships among these concepts clearly identified? ____ ____
STEP 4. RESEARCH VARIABLES
Are the independent and dependent variables operationally defined? ____ ____
Are any confounding variables present? If so, are they identified? ____ ____
STEP 5. HYPOTHESES
Are the hypotheses clear, testable, and specific? ____ ____
Does each hypothesis describe a predicted relationship between two or more variables included in each hypothesis? ____ ____
Do the hypotheses logically flow from the theoretical or conceptual framework? ____ ____
STEP 6. SAMPLING Is the sample size adequate? ____ ____
Is the sample representative of the defined population? ____ ____
Is the method for selection of the sample appropriate? ____ ____
Is any sampling bias in the chosen method acknowledged? ____ ____
Are the criteria for selecting the sample clearly identified? ____ ____
✔STEP 7. RESEARCH DESIGN
Is the research design adequately described? ____ ____
Is the design appropriate for the research problem? ____ ____
Does the research design address issues related to the internal and external validity of the study? ____ ____ STEP 8. DATA COLLECTION METHODS
Are the data collection methods appropriate for the study? ____ ____
Are the data collection instruments described adequately? ____ ____
Do the measurement tools have reasonable validity and reliability? ____ ____
STEP 9. DATA ANALYSIS
Is the results section clearly and logically organized? ____ ____
Is the type of analysis appropriate for the level of measurement for each variable? ____ ____
Are the tables and figures clear and understandable? ____ ____
Is the statistical test the correct one for answering the research question? ____ ____
STEP 10. INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE FINDINGS
Does the investigator clearly distinguish between actual findings and interpretations? ____ ____
Are the interpretations based on the data obtained? ____ ____
Are the findings discussed in relation to previous research and to the conceptual/theoretical framework? ____ Are all generalizations warranted and defended? ____ ____
Are the limitations of the results identified? ____ ____
Are implications of the results discussed? ____ ____
Are recommendations for future research identified? ____ ____
Are the conclusions justified? ____ ____
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