Format For Critical Analysis
Format For Critical Analysis
Format For Critical Analysis
Authors
Is the problem
researchable? That
is, can it be
investigated
through the
collection and
analysis of data?
Explain why.
What is the .
educational
significance of the
problem?
When necessary,
are variables
directly or
operationally
defined? Also
classified variables
whether
categorical, ordinal,
interval or ratio?
Provide concrete
citation in the
study.
Do the implications )
discussed form an
empirical or
theoretical rationale
for the hypotheses
which follow?
Explain.
METHODS: SUBJECTS
Describe the size
and major
characteristics of
the population
studied described.
If a sample was
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selected, what is the
sampling method?
Is the manner of
selecting the
sample clearly
described? Provide
evidence/s.
Is the method of
sample selection
described one that
is likely to result in
a representative,
unbiased sample?
Why or why not?
What is research
design? Is it
appropriate for
answering the
questions or testing
the hypotheses of
the study? Explain
why.
If a pilot test/study
was conducted, are
its execution and
results described as
well as its impact
on the subsequent
study? Explain.
RESULTS
Are appropriate
descriptive or
inferential statistics
presented? what are
they?
Was every
hypothesis tested?/
was every research
question answered?
Provide evidence.
Is each result
discussed in terms
of its agreement or
disagreement with
previous results
obtained by other
researchers in other
studies? Provide
evidences.
Are generalizations
consistent with the
results? What
generalizations are
inconsistent?
Provide evidences.
Are
recommendations
for future action
made? If not, what
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should have been
recommended?
OTHER OBSERVATIONS
RESEARCHERS
(write your names here)