1. What were the independent and dependent variables in the study you read? [Remember, the independent variable (described in your text), is the variable that is manipulated or that created groups or that we think influences another variable, the dependent variable. The dependent variable is a variable we measure to see the effect of the independent variable].
2. What were the authors trying to show in their article (In other words, what was the context of the study they are reporting on)?
3. What was the most important result of the study (Or, what was the authors' "take-home" message)?

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Bibliometric analysis of the Doctor of Nursing Practice dissertations in the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database