What was the sampling technique? What was the sample size? What were the sample characteristics?

Below are the sections found in Box 5.1 on page 126 . Each section has several questions that need careful consideration. However, not all questions may be applicable to your selected article. State this in your essay, do not omit questions just because they are not pertinent to your article. Points are assigned to each section and earned by answering the questions in a clear and comprehensive manner. Points are awarded to each section in the critical appraisal guidelines and total 85 points. An additional 15 points are assigned for proper grammar, spelling and APA format. Please be sure to spell check!

Box 5.1 General Appraisal Overview Elements and Questions for Critical Appraisal of

Quantitative Studies

PICOT Question

Overview of the study

Why was the study done ?

What was the study design?

Was appropriate ethics review reported?

General Description of the Study

Research Question of Hypothesis

Sampling

What was the sampling technique?

What was the sample size?

What were the sample characteristics?

Major Variables Studied