Posted: September 2nd, 2015

Approach to data collection and analysis

Article dissection must include the APA citation
Article dissections should address the
following in this order.
A. Describe the purpose/aims of the study.
B. Note the theory/ evidence-based intervention/or policy being applied; also note whether the
author’s use of theory is explicit or implicit and briefly explain why. Identify the key concepts. Are
their definitions clear? Do they fit with the theoretical framework provided?
C. Describe the methodology (sample, design, analytic strategy) employed. Does the method fit with
the theoretical framework? – consider the type of sample selected, the types of variables included,
the approach to data collection and analysis. Are the key variables, and their operationalization,
what you expected based on the introduction? If the analysis is sophisticated, does the author do a
good job tutoring the reader so you can appreciate the analytic approach?
D. Describe the key findings of the study. Overall, what does this study contribute to basic and/or
applied knowledge?
E. What are the key limitations and implications for practice of the study? – note those mentioned by
the author as well as additional limitations and implications you observed (make sure to distinguish
between the limitations/implications you identify and those identified by the authors).
F. What do you think are some good next steps/good questions to ask for future research?

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