Which of the following techniques can a reviewer use for assistance when critiquing a published study in the area of theory and research frameworks?
a. Develop an expertise in a particular statistical method to improve analysis ability.
b. Creating a conceptual map of the concepts as described in the study.
c. Reading other research reports to familiarize oneself with the concepts being studied.
d. Writing a well thought-out and well-written study.
ANS: B
Creating a conceptual map from the concepts as described in the study will assist the reviewer in understanding the relationships the researcher is proposing between the concepts under study.
The reviewers does not need to develop an expertise in any particular statistical method to improve analysis ability; rather the reviewer needs to be able to discern if the statistical methods used are appropriate for the questions posed, and if the report is clearly written.
While having a broader knowledge on the concepts being studied may assist the reviewer in understanding the concepts being studied in the current report being reviewed, it is not necessary.
Writing a well thought-out study is the goal of the researcher. The goal of the reviewer is to be able to effectively evaluate whether a research report is well written and that the research has usefulness for clinical practice.
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