http://melaniestefan.net/Bohannon.pdf Critical Analysis of a Human Behavior Study - Fall 2019 - 3007 1. Research objective(s): a) Is the problem/purpose statement clear and focused? Discuss strengths and limitations about the presentation of the problem. b) Were the research questions stated explicitly or implied and how did this affect the material presented? 2. Research design: (quantitative: experimental, quasi-experimental; qualitative, or mixed methods) 3. Research population(s) and why they were targeted: 4. Participant recruitment method(s) - How were human subjects rights protected? How were subjects chosen (sampling method) and was this appropriate for this study? Is the sample sufficient for this study? Why or why not? 5. Measurement tools (survey/questionnaire, direct or indirect observation?) Was the measurement tool appropriate? Were the instruments reliable and valid? Strengths and weaknesses of the tool? 6. Data analysis measures and tools a) Did the authors explain the type of tests used and offer a rational for their choice of test? b) Did the authors adequately explain the measures of association used (i.e., effect size, Cohen's d, odds ratios)? c) Did you get a feel for the relative strength of these associations so you could make an informed decision about the relationships described in the study? d) Strengths and weaknesses of the investigator(s) approach to analysis? 7. Outcomes a) Were outcomes clearly presented? How? b) Did the authors offer a discussion of the outcomes, implications, recommendations for suture research, and limitations for the study? 8. On a scale of A-F, grade your opinion of the strength of the research behind this article 9. Why you gave the score you did- list at minimum three reasons