Running Head: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH ARTICLE CRITIQUE Quantitative Research Article Critique Corey J. Ivany (MUN ID#: 009435660) Education 6100 Memorial University of Newfoundland Abstract This paper is an academic critique of an article written by de Jager, Reezigt, and Creemers (2002) titled: The effects of teacher training on new instructional behaviour in reading comprehension. The authors undertook a research study to examine the results of teacher inservicing on practical
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CRITIQUING A RESEARCH PAPER Student's Name: Elements of the Critique: 1. TITLE: 3. ABSTRACT 4. INTRODUCTION & REVIEW of LITERATURE: 5. MATERIALS & METHODS 6. RESULTS 7. DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION, 8. REFERENCES 9. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS & IMPLICA TIONS 2. AUTHOR(s) Instructions: For each of the 39 items below respond using one of the following three options: - S for “Satisfactory” - Detailed comments concerning elements critiqued. A simple "No" is not sufficient. You must explain why the element
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influencing the believability of the research – Focusing on what is expected from the research by asking questions about the researcher’s academic and professional qualifications 2. Elements influencing the robustness of the research – Many of the topics examined in research are of an abstract nature in that the particular experience may be interpreted differently by another individual Furthermore, the strengths and weakness concerning each area of the critique will be outlined. Elements influencing
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Fundamentals of Research Paper In this paper I will discuss scientific method and its relation to the human service field. I will explain the steps in the scientific method and the process of scientific inquiry, as well as define quantitative research and qualitative research. I will explain how they differ and relate each to the human services field and the scientific method. The scientific method is a method for research and study that is applied to investigate, observations and
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provide a written critique of a research article written by John Rolfe entitled “A Tale of Two Vices: An Applied Economic Analysis of Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption.” In this paper I will offer a detailed analysis of the dependent and independent variables used in the study and I will offer an objective viewpoint on the effectiveness of the sampling methods used and the reliability of the study. The author begins his article by describing and defining his purpose for the research project. As a
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write a paper analyzing and defending the use of culturally responsive teaching to support effective literacy instruction. In your analysis: Produce a research-based rationale for the use of culturally responsive teaching in literacy instruction. You must include at least Describe at least threeone scholarly source in this section; research-based techniques that educators can use to support this pedagogy. You must back your assertions with at least one scholarly source in this section; Discuss
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Honor’s English 10 Modern/Contemporary Author Research Project I. Presentation Requirements A. Choose a modern/contemporary American author and selection (not poetry) by that author to develop and present in class to a small group. Provide the website or make one copy of the story if it is not in our textbook so I can make copies available for the class. B. Critically read your story (more than once) and the background information from the text. Take notes over important information
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. ReseaRching and WRiting a disseRtation a guidebook foR business students Colin Fisher second edition . Researching and Writing a Dissertation: A Guidebook for Business Students . We work with leading authors to develop the strongest educational materials in management, bringing cutting-edge thinking and best learning practice to a global market. Under a range of well-known imprints, including Financial Times Prentice Hall, we craft high-quality print and electronic publications
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Twitchell, Natalie SCED 553 December 4, 2013 Article Critique #2 Feldman, A. , & Pirog, K. (2011). Authentic science research in elementary school after-school science clubs. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 20(5), 494-507. Research Questions The study sought to investigate two separate, but related research questions centered on the STEMRAYS (STEM Academy for Young Scientists) after-school program. The first question the researchers investigated was would teachers, through participation
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several appropriate references were used in the introduction section which referred to Thailand and Hong Kong university students but it was very limited to only motivational factors and challenges to become entrepreneurs. 5. HYPOTHESIS This research didn't state any hypothesis about how motivations and obstacles have an impact on university students to become entrepreneurs although all the data and results collected from the survey was analysed by the statistical software SPSS. Descriptive
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