Distinguish between research methodologies and methods

Evaluation

(1400 words approx. (L02, i.e. Appraisal- Distinguish between research methodologies and methods)

Critically appraise the two articles: One Qualitative and one Quantitative

You will need to reference the study (author/date) in the text at least once. You may identify the articles as study 1 and study 2 (after that, refer to the articles as “study 1 and study 2”. You must include the papers in the reference list.

Use research theory (textbooks/journal papers) with references to support your discussion of the study’s strengths, weaknesses, and limitations.

Make use of published critiquing frameworks if appropriate to help structure your appraisal. You will not be able to cover all the appraisal points in detail; you need to be selective!

You could consider the following, appraising the strengths and weaknesses across the two articles:

✓ Sampling
✓ Ethical issues
✓ Data collection
✓ Data Analysis
✓ Conclusions made in the study
✓ Internal validity
✓ External validity
✓ Authenticity/Credibility/Transferability