Please see attachment below.
As you may recall, evidence-based practice relies on best available evidence, which is
drawn from current research studies. But, just because a research study is published, it
doesn’t mean it is without flaw. Social workers must make value determinations every time
they interact with research they may apply to practice.
Imagine that you are a practicing social worker and encounter a question, issue, or
challenge on which you need to learn more. You search in the social work literature and
find a quantitative study on the topic. As you read it, you ask critical questions, closely
analyze how the study was framed and conducted, monitor efforts toward validity, and
ultimately decide whether to integrate the information in practice.
For this Assignment, you replicate this process of critical evaluation by critiquing a
quantitative research study.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
TO PREPARE
Review the Learning Resources on critical reading and critique/evaluation.
Select one of the quantitative research articles your Instructor has provided.
Note: Below is the quantitative research articles from instructor.
In week 7, we are exploring research validity and research design.
Assignment: Quantitative Research Study Critique. In this assignment, review the list
of the three articles below. Choose one to use for this assignment. Following the
prompts in the assignment instructions, write a 3-page critique of the research
presented in this article.
Eckstein, J. (2016). IPV stigma and its social management: The roles of relationship-
type, abuse-type, and victims’ sex. Journal of Family Violence, 31(2), 215–225.
Gattis, M. N., & Larson, A. (2017). Perceived microaggressions and mental health in a
sample of Black youths experiencing homelessness. Social Work Research, 41(1), 7–
17.
Kosciw, J., Palmer, N., Kull, R., & Greytak, E. (2013). The effect of negative school
climate on academic outcomes for LGBT youth and the role of in-school supports.
Journal of School Violence, 12(1), 45–63.
Read the research article with a critical eye, taking notes and considering how the study
was conducted.
Download the Critique Template in the Learning Resources for use in this Assignment.
NOTE: CRITIQUE TAMPLATE ATTACHED SEPERATELY.
ASSIGNMENT BELOW:
Submit a 3-page critique of the peer-reviewed research study you have chosen from those
provided by your Instructor.
In your Assignment, be sure to identify and evaluate the following, as described in the
template:
Title and Authors
Literature Review
Strategy of Research (Descriptive, Exploratory, Explanatory)
Methodological Approach and Design
Threats to Internal Validity
Application to Practice
Based on your critique of this study, is this social work intervention or knowledge safe to
integrate into your practice? Why or why not?
Use the Learning Resources to support your critique. Make sure to include appropriate APA
citations and a reference list.
