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Use
the following checklist when evaluating research prepared by others. Is there anything else you would want to add to the
list?
1.
Research
question(s)
clearly identified
2.
Variables
clearly identified
3.
Operationalization
of variables
is valid and reliable
4.
Hypotheses
evident
5.
Statistical
techniques identified and appropriate
6.
Significance
level (alpha)
stated a priori
7.
Assumptions
for statistical tests are met
8.
Tables
are clearly labeled and understandable
9.
Text
accurately describes data from tables
10.
Statistical
significance properly interpreted
11.
Conclusions
fit analytical results
12.
Inclusion
of all relevant variables
13.
Weaknesses
addressed
14.
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