25 Apr Quantitative Research Study Critique

As you may recall, evidence-based practice relies on best available evidence, which is drawn from current research studies. But, just because a research study is published, it doesn’t mean it is without flaw. Social workers must make value determinations every time they interact with research they may apply to practice.

 

Imagine that you are a practicing social worker and encounter a question, issue, or challenge on which you need to learn more. You search in the social work literature and find a quantitative study on the topic. As you read it, you ask critical questions, closely analyze how the study was framed and conducted, monitor efforts toward validity, and ultimately decide whether to integrate the information in practice.

 

For this Assignment, you replicate this process of critical evaluation by critiquing a quantitative research study.

 

RESOURCES

 

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

 

WEEKLY RESOURCES

 

TO PREPARE

 

Review the Learning Resources on critical reading and critique/evaluation.

 

Select one of the quantitative research articles your Instructor has provided.

 

Note: Below is the quantitative research articles from instructor.

 

In week 7, we are exploring research validity and research design.

 

Assignment: Quantitative Research Study Critique. In this assignment, review the list of the three articles below. Choose one to use for this assignment. Following the prompts in the assignment instructions, write a 3-page critique of the research presented in this article.

 

Eckstein, J. (2016). IPV stigma and its social management: The roles of relationship- type, abuse-type, and victims’ sex. Journal of Family Violence, 31(2), 215–225. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-015-9752-4

 

Gattis, M. N., & Larson, A. (2017). Perceived microaggressions and mental health in a sample of Black youths experiencing homelessness. Social Work Research, 41(1), 7– 17. https://doi.org/10.1093/swr/svw030

 

Kosciw, J., Palmer, N., Kull, R., & Greytak, E. (2013). The effect of negative school climate on academic outcomes for LGBT youth and the role of in-school supports. Journal of School Violence, 12(1), 45–63. https://doi.org/10.1080/15388220.2012.732546

 

Read the research article with a critical eye, taking notes and considering how the study was conducted.

 

Download the Critique Template in the Learning Resources for use in this Assignment.

 

NOTE: CRITIQUE TAMPLATE ATTACHED SEPERATELY.

 

ASSIGNMENT BELOW:

 

Submit a 3-page critique of the peer-reviewed research study you have chosen from those provided by your Instructor.

 

In your Assignment, be sure to identify and evaluate the following, as described in the template:

 

Title and Authors

 

Literature Review

 

Strategy of Research (Descriptive, Exploratory, Explanatory)

 

Methodological Approach and Design

 

Threats to Internal Validity

 

Application to Practice

 

Based on your critique of this study, is this social work intervention or knowledge safe to integrate into your practice? Why or why not?

 

Use the Learning Resources to support your critique. Make sure to include appropriate APA citations and a reference list.