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Is the purpose statement clearly based on the argument developed in the literature review? Is there a clear connection? Explain in detail.

Can the type of study that was conducted be identified based on the purpose statement? Did the researcher(s) use words such as comparisons, relationships, illuminate, change over time, or describe? Explain in detail.

Are the variables of interest clearly identified in the purpose statement? If the study is a true experimental design, did the researcher(s) clearly identify the independent and dependent variables? What are they? In qualitative or descriptive studies, is there at least one variable of interest that is clearly identified? What is it? Explain in detail.

Is the population of interest clearly identified in the purpose statement? Explain in detail.

Do the study and the purpose statement focus on problems that are researchable? Explain in detail.