Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for EvidenceBased Practice 8th Edition

Activity 2 A good research question exhibits three characteristics. Critique the research questions below to determine if each of the three criteria is present. Following each problem statement is a list representing the three criteria (a, b, and c). Circle yes or no to indicate whether each criterion is met. The research question: a. clearly identifies the variable(s) under consideration b. Specifies the population being studied c. Implies the possibility of empirical testing 1. The purpose ofthis studywas to compare substance involvement among adolescent smokers in a psychiatric inpatient facility who had received either a motivational interviewing intervention or brief advice for smoking cessation (Brown et al., 2009). Criterion a: Yes No Criterion b: Yes No Criterion c: Yes No 2. The purpose of this study was to determine if a predictive relationship exists between critical thinking and success in nursing. Success in nursing was defined as passing the NcLEX-RN® on the first attempt (Shirrell, 2008). Criterion a: Yes No Criterion b: Yes No Criterion c: Yes