Research Methodology

In reference to the following article:

Granello, D. H., & Gibbs, T. A. (2016). The power of language and labels: "The mentally ill" versus "people with mental illnesses." Journal of Counseling & Development, 94(1), 31-40. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12059

In regard to the above article the questions are suggested as a guide for evaluating the methods section (procedures) of a research article:

1. What type of research design was used in the study?
2. Is the research design consistent with the purpose and hypothesis presented in the introduction?
3. Identify any threats to internal validity. How are they threats?
4. Identify any threats to external validity. How are they threats?