Epidemiological article concerning the prevalence/risk of illness or health in a population
To successfully accomplish the main objectives of this assignment, students will perform a critical, constructive analysis of recently published studies (journal articles) in the healthcare or public health fields through summary, classification, analysis and comparison. A review and critique of the methodological approach and discussion of the applications in the field are expected.
Note: The Methods section of each article should be carefully review.
- Identify the study design. (10 points)
- Report the sample size, power and sampling methods used. (10 points)
- Identify the variables (indicators) explored/analyzed in the study.
- Independent/Explanatory/Predictor. (Quantitative/Qualitative) (15 points)
- Dependent/Response/Outcome. (Quantitative/Qualitative) (15 points)
- Construct, based on your article review, two research question(s) related to the study. (15 points)
- Include the purpose of the article. (10 points)
- Report the most relevant findings. You could also use tables/charts from the article. (10 points)
- Analyze and discuss the main implications of the study for Healthcare/Public Health and how
knowledge in the area could be expanded and applied. (10 points) - Report the journal articles using the American Psychological Association’s (APA) format.
(5 points)
