Choose your answer by clicking the radio button next to your choice and then press 'Submit' to get your score.
Question 1
Critiquing can be defined as:
a] An important method of criticising the decisions made by the researcher.
b] Comparing one study with another.
c] Taking a balanced view of both the strengths and limitations of a study in order to evaluate the extent to which it provides a sound basis for decision-making.
d] Ensuring that we find the mistakes the researcher made in carrying out their research.
Question 2
What is 'empirical evidence'?
a] A numeric approach to research.
b] Data gathered in the real world through the senses.
c] Data gathered using reliable methods of data collection.
d] Data measured in metric units.
Question 3
Which of the following describes the way in which the researcher attempts to convince us that they have carried out their study to a high standard?
a] Bias
b] Validity
c] Rigour
d] Reliability
Question 4
Why is a checklist of questions useful in critiquing research papers?
a] To ensure there are no missing pages.
b] To ensure all the elements of the study are in the right place.
c] To gain an overall picture of the article.
d] To enable us to critique articles systematically and efficiently.
Question 5
According to Greenhalgh [2006], reading which section of a study first will help us decide if it is worth reading at all?
a] The introduction.
b] The methods section.
c] The results section.
d] The conclusion.
Question 6
You may find it useful to apply a different critiquing framework to qualitative research from that used for quantitative research for which of the following reasons?
a] It provides variety when critiquing research articles, especially in assignments.
b] It develops your skill in critiquing different types of research.
c] Qualitative research is so different from quantitative research that it is difficult to apply the same criteria for judging the quality of each type of study.
d] It illustrates your ability to use more than one framework.
Question 7
If you are asked to choose an article to critique for an assignment, which of the following would be a good choice?
a] One full of mistakes.
b] One that has both strengths and possible weaknesses.
c] One that looks perfectly conducted.
d] One that will impress the marker or tutor.
Question 8
When asked to choose an article to critique, which of the following would be a good source to find a suitable article?
a] Refereed journal for a peer reviewed article
b] Journals markers or tutors are unlikely to have read.
c] Journals that have been published some time ago.
d] Journals that contain research articles.
Question 9
If the aim of a study is to 'explore' a topic, which of the following does this word indicate it is likely to be?
a] A review of the literature.
b] A randomised control trial.
c] A survey.
d] A qualitative study.
Question 10
Which of the following best describes a 'Likert' scale?
a] A method of judging the accuracy of the tool of data collection.
b] A number of statements to which the respondent chooses an answer from alternatives ranging from 'strongly agree' to 'strongly disagree'.
c] A measure used to weigh human tissue in randomized control trials.
d] Something like a scale but not quite as accurate.