Research Article Critique, Part Two
New Nursing Graduates’ Self-Efficacy Ratings and Urinary Catheterization Skills in
a High-Fidelity
Simulation Scenario (Cason, Atz, & Horton, 2017)
Instructions: A major skill that is learned in this course is how to critically read and critique nursing research
articles. The purpose for critiquing an article is to critically evaluate the research process followed by the
author(s) of the assigned article. This is an information-intensive, time-intensive process that is not learned
overnight. To demonstrate your skill at critiquing an article, you will complete this open-book multiple choice
assignment.
Here's how you should approach completing this week’s assignment to finish critiquing an article:
1. First, do your assigned reading in Grove, Gray, and Burns (2015) and complete the reading
worksheets early in the week. This will introduce you to the critique skills you will need for the week.
2. Skim the entire instructor assigned research article that has been posted on Blackboard for you so
that you will have an idea of what it is about. Lightly cross out the abstract for the article (you won't be
using it). Then, for this week, re-read carefully from the study’s methods section through the end of the
article.
3. Print this document and find the best answer to each question below based on your Grove, Gray,
and Burns (2015) assigned reading for the week and what you have read in the instructor assigned
research article.
4. Some of the questions in the critique assignment below will seem unfamiliar to you. Look up key
terms from the question in your textbook. Some examples of these terms might be: power analysis,
inter-rater reliability, and generalization. You can also look in Chapter 12 for an example of a critical
appraisal (or critique) of a quantitative research article.
5. Once you have completed this assignment “on paper”, go into blackboard and enter your answers by
the assignment due date and time listed in the syllabus. Ignore any wording from Blackboard that
indicates that “this is a test” and carefully enter your answers from this document.
6. You will have two access attempts to record your answers. This is given to you so that if you
encounter technical difficulties on your first attempt, or you would like a second attempt to try to
improve your grade, you may do so. You will not be able to see the questions that you missed when
you submit your attempt. Blackboard will record the highest grade from the two submissions.
If you have questions about this assignment, you can post them to your group discussion board for help.
Please do not post the exact question from the assignment below and ask the group for the answer as this
would constitute academic dishonesty.
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, Research Article Critique, Part Two
New Nursing Graduates’ Self-Efficacy Ratings and Urinary Catheterization Skills in
a High-Fidelity
Simulation Scenario (Cason, Atz, & Horton, 2017)
Questions 1 - 9: Sample. (For help with these questions, refer to chapters: 9 & 12)
1. What sampling method or plan was used by the authors in this study?
a. Simple random sampling
b. Systematic sampling
c. Convenience sampling
d. Network sampling
2. According to Grove, Gray, and Burns (2015), what are the potential biases of this sampling method?
a. This is a strong probability sampling method with very little potential for bias.
b. This method is used when an ordered list of all members of the population are available,
and provides a random but not equal chance for inclusion in the study.
c. This method provides little opportunity to control for bias because subjects are included in
the study merely because they happen to be in the right place at the right time.
d. This method is specific to the individuals who were recruited and the information gained
cannot be generalized to others who don't share these types of experiences.
e. None of the above biases best describe the sampling method chosen by the author.
3. What was the final sample size reported by the authors for this study?
a. 47 participants
b. 120 participants annually
c. 60 participants per month
d. 259 participants
4. Was a power analysis conducted? If so, which statement best describes the results of the power
analysis?
a. The authors mention that a power analysis was conducted using a power of 0.8, an alpha
value of 0.05, and a medium effect size.
b. The authors mention that an a priori power analysis was conducted, and 1500 subjects were
determined to be needed for the study.
c. The authors do not report that a power analysis was conducted.
5. Which of these statements would be considered to be specific inclusion criterion for the sample in
the research article?
a. The participants are able to understand English
b. Participants are new nursing graduates
c. The participants are proficient in simulation
d. No inclusion criteria were specifically reported by the authors
6. Which of these statements would be considered to be exclusion criterion specifically identified by
the author for the sample in the research article?
a. Work in a small hospital, < 100 beds.
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New Nursing Graduates’ Self-Efficacy Ratings and Urinary Catheterization Skills in
a High-Fidelity
Simulation Scenario (Cason, Atz, & Horton, 2017)
Instructions: A major skill that is learned in this course is how to critically read and critique nursing research
articles. The purpose for critiquing an article is to critically evaluate the research process followed by the
author(s) of the assigned article. This is an information-intensive, time-intensive process that is not learned
overnight. To demonstrate your skill at critiquing an article, you will complete this open-book multiple choice
assignment.
Here's how you should approach completing this week’s assignment to finish critiquing an article:
1. First, do your assigned reading in Grove, Gray, and Burns (2015) and complete the reading
worksheets early in the week. This will introduce you to the critique skills you will need for the week.
2. Skim the entire instructor assigned research article that has been posted on Blackboard for you so
that you will have an idea of what it is about. Lightly cross out the abstract for the article (you won't be
using it). Then, for this week, re-read carefully from the study’s methods section through the end of the
article.
3. Print this document and find the best answer to each question below based on your Grove, Gray,
and Burns (2015) assigned reading for the week and what you have read in the instructor assigned
research article.
4. Some of the questions in the critique assignment below will seem unfamiliar to you. Look up key
terms from the question in your textbook. Some examples of these terms might be: power analysis,
inter-rater reliability, and generalization. You can also look in Chapter 12 for an example of a critical
appraisal (or critique) of a quantitative research article.
5. Once you have completed this assignment “on paper”, go into blackboard and enter your answers by
the assignment due date and time listed in the syllabus. Ignore any wording from Blackboard that
indicates that “this is a test” and carefully enter your answers from this document.
6. You will have two access attempts to record your answers. This is given to you so that if you
encounter technical difficulties on your first attempt, or you would like a second attempt to try to
improve your grade, you may do so. You will not be able to see the questions that you missed when
you submit your attempt. Blackboard will record the highest grade from the two submissions.
If you have questions about this assignment, you can post them to your group discussion board for help.
Please do not post the exact question from the assignment below and ask the group for the answer as this
would constitute academic dishonesty.
©2017 UTA School of Nursing 1
This study source was downloaded by 100000827506713 from CourseHero.com on 02-23-2022 02:54:13 GMT -06:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/41641832/RAC-Part-Two/
, Research Article Critique, Part Two
New Nursing Graduates’ Self-Efficacy Ratings and Urinary Catheterization Skills in
a High-Fidelity
Simulation Scenario (Cason, Atz, & Horton, 2017)
Questions 1 - 9: Sample. (For help with these questions, refer to chapters: 9 & 12)
1. What sampling method or plan was used by the authors in this study?
a. Simple random sampling
b. Systematic sampling
c. Convenience sampling
d. Network sampling
2. According to Grove, Gray, and Burns (2015), what are the potential biases of this sampling method?
a. This is a strong probability sampling method with very little potential for bias.
b. This method is used when an ordered list of all members of the population are available,
and provides a random but not equal chance for inclusion in the study.
c. This method provides little opportunity to control for bias because subjects are included in
the study merely because they happen to be in the right place at the right time.
d. This method is specific to the individuals who were recruited and the information gained
cannot be generalized to others who don't share these types of experiences.
e. None of the above biases best describe the sampling method chosen by the author.
3. What was the final sample size reported by the authors for this study?
a. 47 participants
b. 120 participants annually
c. 60 participants per month
d. 259 participants
4. Was a power analysis conducted? If so, which statement best describes the results of the power
analysis?
a. The authors mention that a power analysis was conducted using a power of 0.8, an alpha
value of 0.05, and a medium effect size.
b. The authors mention that an a priori power analysis was conducted, and 1500 subjects were
determined to be needed for the study.
c. The authors do not report that a power analysis was conducted.
5. Which of these statements would be considered to be specific inclusion criterion for the sample in
the research article?
a. The participants are able to understand English
b. Participants are new nursing graduates
c. The participants are proficient in simulation
d. No inclusion criteria were specifically reported by the authors
6. Which of these statements would be considered to be exclusion criterion specifically identified by
the author for the sample in the research article?
a. Work in a small hospital, < 100 beds.
©2017 UTA School of Nursing 2
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