Read critically the articles. Many journal articles can be quite complex and use complicated ording
and statistics. You may need to read the article a few times before you get a full grasp of it.
Students should address the following questions/topics:
1. Identify/construct the main research question(s) of the study. (20 points)
2. Review and discuss the Methods section of the article follow the sub-sections below:
a. Identify the study design. (10 points)
b. Report the sample size, power and sampling methods used. (10 points)
c. Report the variables (indicators) explored/analyzed in the study.
i. Independent/Predictor/Explanatory. Quantitative/Qualitative. (20 points)
ii. Dependent/Response/Outcome. Quantitative/Qualitative. (20 points)