critical evaluation of one quantitative and one qualitative published research studies

The student will submit a written critical evaluation of one quantitative and one
qualitative published research studies consisting of 2500 words (the 2 studies may
not necessarily be on the same subject/topic). The analysis should focus on the
strengths and limitations of each study. Comments should be made regarding the
research design and methodology used. These should include the appropriateness of
the chosen research approach e.g. experiment, survey, phenomenology etc. to answer
the questions asked or achieving the aims of the study or to test the hypothesis/es and
its main strengths and limitations; the research population and sample including size,
inclusion and exclusion criteria, selection method i.e. whether random or non-random
and whether findings can be generalised; how well the ethical issues have been
addressed; the data collection tool/s, their appropriateness, main advantages and
limitations including reliability and validity issues; methods of data analysis and
presentation of results; main findings and conclusion/recommendations. Statements
made should be supported with sources from the appropriate literature such as reports,
research textbooks and journal articles

Your work must be:-
? Word processed / typed
? Size 12 font e.g. Times New Roman or Arial
? Double line spaced
? Right hand margin 20mm / 0.75”
? Left hand margin 40mm / 1.5”
? Page numbered from the title page in the format ‘Page 1 of 1’
? Presented with your student identification number on every page
? Reference list – single line spacing
? Appendices – single line spacing if possible