When Critiquing the Methods of Published Research, Which Two Elements

question 39

Multiple Choice

When critiquing the methods of published research, which two elements are most important to assess?

• A) Independent and dependent variables
• B) Measurement approach and sampling strategy
• C) Date of publication and length of article
• D) Model tested and variables used
• E) Hypothesis and Conclusion

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Definitions:

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