Search the GCU Library and find one new health care article that uses quantitative research. Do not use an article from a previous assignment, or that appears in the Topic Materials or textbook.
Complete an article analysis and ethics evaluation of the research using the “Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics” template. See Chapter 5 of your textbook as needed, for assistance.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 
 

Article   1
 
Point

Description
 
Broad   Topic Area/Title

 
Problem   Statement
(What is the problem research is   addressing?)

 
Purpose   Statement
(What is the purpose of the study?)

 
Research   Questions
(What questions does the research   seek to answer?)

 
Define   Hypothesis 
(Or state the correct hypothesis   based upon variables used)

 
Identify   Dependent and Independent Variables and Type of Data for the Variables 

 
Population   of Interest for Study

 
Sample   

 
Sampling   Method 

 
Identify   Data Collection
Identify how data were collected 

 
Summarize   Data Collection Approach

 
Discuss   Data Analysis
Include what types of statistical   tests were used for the variables.

 
Summarize   Results of Study

 
Summary   of Assumptions and Limitations 
Identify the assumptions and   limitations from the article.
Report other potential assumptions   and limitations of your review not listed by the author.

Ethical Considerations
Evaluate the article and identify potential ethical considerations that may have occurred when sampling, collecting data, analyzing data, or publishing results. Summarize your findings below in 250-500 words. Provide rationale and support for your evaluation.