Critique of Quantitative Research (5)

Using the quantitative nursing research article attached, summarize the article’s main components. Should include:
•    Problem
oWhat problem was this study designed to address and is it an important one to nursing?
•    Research Question(s)
oWhat is the main research question?
•    Study Design
oWhat study design used and why was it an appropriate one for this study?
oWhat is one threat to the internal validity and one to the external validity of the study design?
•    Sample and Setting
oIs the sample large enough and representative of the target population?
oIs the setting in which data were collected appropriately for this study?
•    Study Instruments/Tools
oWhat instruments or tools were used to collect data and what information was there about their validity and reliability?
oWere steps taken to protect the rights of study subjects?
•    Data Analysis Procedures
oWhat statistical procedures were used to analyze the type of data collected?
oWhat were the study findings?

A critique also contains comments about the positive and negative aspects of the study and the report of the study. The critique should be written as concisely as possible approximately one page in length.  The paper should address all parts of the report equally, with strengths and weaknesses outlined where appropriate. Where possible, include suggestions for improvement.