RUBRIC FOR WEEK 4 Quantitative Critique Rubric:5.25.20 Quantitative Critique Rubric:5.25.20 Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Intent of the research: is the title clear? Yes, the title is clear. 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome What is the RQ if stated? What is the hypothesis if stated? (3) What are the issues or variables being studied? What are the IV and DV variables? (3) · The RQ for this study is whether a gender minority health education module would improve the knowledge and confidence of APNs in caring for gender minority patients. · The hypothesis is that the APNs who receive the GMHE module will have more excellent knowledge and confidence in caring for GM patients than those who do not. · The issues or variables being studied are the knowledge and confidence of APNs in caring for gender-minority patients. · The IV is the GMHE module, and the DV is the APNs' knowledge and confidence in caring for GM patients. 6 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Significance of the study: How is the research problem significant to nursing? How will the findings improve practice (5 points) · The research problem is significant to nursing because it is a problem that is prevalent in nursing. The findings of this study will improve practice by providing a way for nurses to educate themselves on the issue of gender minority health. The research problem is significant to nursing because it is a problem that is prevalent in nursing. · The findings of this study will improve practice by providing a way for nurses to educate themselves on the issue of gender minority health. Additionally, the findings of this study will improve practice by providing a way for nurses to educate their patients on the issue of gender minority health. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Method: What is the study design? Describe. Was this appropriate? (5) What is the level of evidence in this research? Describe the model used to evaluate the level of research. (3) · The study design is a randomized controlled trial. This means that participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control groups. The intervention group received the gender minority health education module, while the control group did not · This design is appropriate because it allows the researchers to isolate the effects of the intervention and control for other variables. · The level of evidence in this research is level I. This is the highest level of evidence, which means that the results are reliable. · The model used to evaluate the level of research is the hierarchy of evidence. This model is used to rank different types of research according to their quality. 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome: Was the sample randomized or not randomized? (3) Was the process of sample selection addressed? Was the sample size adequate? Was a power analysis done? (3) What evidence was provided.

1. RUBRIC FOR WEEK 4
Quantitative Critique Rubric:5.25.20
Quantitative Critique Rubric:5.25.20
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Intent of the
research: is the title clear?
Yes, the title is clear.
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome What is the RQ
if stated? What is the hypothesis if stated? (3) What are the
issues or variables being studied? What are the IV and DV
variables? (3)
· The RQ for this study is whether a gender minority health
education module would improve the knowledge and confidence
of APNs in caring for gender minority patients.
· The hypothesis is that the APNs who receive the GMHE
module will have more excellent knowledge and confidence in
caring for GM patients than those who do not.
· The issues or variables being studied are the knowledge and
confidence of APNs in caring for gender-minority patients.
· The IV is the GMHE module, and the DV is the APNs'
knowledge and confidence in caring for GM patients.
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Significance of
the study: How is the research problem significant to nursing?
How will the findings improve practice (5 points)
· The research problem is significant to nursing because it is a
problem that is prevalent in nursing. The findings of this study
will improve practice by providing a way for nurses to educate
themselves on the issue of gender minority health. The research

2. problem is significant to nursing because it is a problem that is
prevalent in nursing.
· The findings of this study will improve practice by providing a
way for nurses to educate themselves on the issue of gender
minority health. Additionally, the findings of this study will
improve practice by providing a way for nurses to educate their
patients on the issue of gender minority health.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Method: What is
the study design? Describe. Was this appropriate? (5) What is
the level of evidence in this research? Describe the model used
to evaluate the level of research. (3)
· The study design is a randomized controlled trial. This means
that participants were randomly assigned to either the
intervention or control groups. The intervention group received
the gender minority health education module, while the control
group did not
· This design is appropriate because it allows the researchers to
isolate the effects of the intervention and control for other
variables.
· The level of evidence in this research is level I. This is the
highest level of evidence, which means that the results are
reliable.
· The model used to evaluate the level of research is the
hierarchy of evidence. This model is used to rank different
types of research according to their quality.
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome: Was the sample
randomized or not randomized? (3) Was the process of sample
selection addressed? Was the sample size adequate? Was a
power analysis done? (3) What evidence was provided that
biases were eliminated or minimized? What steps were taken to
control confounding participant characteristics that could affect

3. the equivalence of groups being compared? Were these steps
adequate? (6)
· The sample was not randomized.
· The process of sample selection was not addressed.
· The sample size was adequate.
· A power analysis was not done.
· There was no evidence that biases were eliminated or
minimized.
· No steps were taken to control confounding participant
characteristics that could affect the equivalence of groups being
compared.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Method: What
were the inclusion and exclusion criteria? (3) Describe the
instrument used- was it reliable/valid? Is this addressed? (3)
· The inclusion criteria were that participants must be advanced
practice nurses currently working in direct patient care and
interested in learning more about gender minority health. The
exclusion criteria were that participants must not have any prior
knowledge of gender minority health or be enrolled in a course
related to gender minority health.
· The instrument used in this study was the Gender Minority
Health Education Module for Advanced Practice Nurses. This
instrument was found to be reliable and valid.
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Procedures:
Describe how the data was collected. Was it consistent? (3) Was
the DV always obtained in the same manner? (3)
· The data in this study was collected via a pre-and post-test
design. Advanced practice nurses were given a health education
module on gender minorities, and then their knowledge and
attitudes were measured before and after taking the module.
· The data appears consistent, and the DV was always obtained
similarly.

4. 6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis: What
type of analysis was done? Identify the statistics used-
appropriate for level of measurement? All assumptions met? (5)
Was analysis appropriate for the design/methods used? Was
rationale provided for the use of statistical tests? (3)
· The article used a quantitative design with a pre-and post-test
design. The study had a convenience sample of 54 participants.
The study used a one-group, pretest-posttest design to evaluate
the effects of the intervention.
· The study used descriptive statistics to analyze the data. The
study used t-tests to compare the means of the pre-and post-test
scores. The study used ANOVA to compare the means of the
pre-and post-test scores. The study used regression to examine
the relationships between the pre-and post-test scores.
· The study did not mention any assumptions.
· The analysis was appropriate for the design and methods used.
· The study did not provide a rationale for the use of statistical
tests.
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Was the relevant
sample demographics described? (3) Where they used to answer
RQ when inferential statistics would have been more
appropriate? (3) What were the results of the study? (3) Were
any results significant? What do the tests tell about the RQ or
hypotheses? (3) Were any tests non-significant? Is it plausible
that these reflect a Type II error? (3) What factors might have
undermined the study's statistical conclusion validity? (3)
· Yes, the relevant sample demographics were described. The
study used a convenience sample of advanced practice nurses
attending a continuing education event. The mean age of the
participants was 47.5 years, and most were white (87.8%).
· No, the study did not use inferential statistics when they

5. would have been more appropriate. The study used descriptive
statistics to answer the research questions.
· The study results showed that most participants had a positive
attitude toward the module (mean score = 4.0 on a 5-point
scale). The majority of the participants also found the module to
be helpful (mean score = 4.0 on a 5-point scale).
· No, the results were not significant. The tests did not reveal
any statistically significant differences in the participants'
attitudes or perceptions of the module.
· Yes, the tests were non-significant. It is plausible that these
reflect a Type II error.
· Several factors might have undermined the study's statistical
conclusion validity. First, the sample size was small. Second,
the study used a convenience sample, which may not represent
the advanced practice nurses' population. Third, the study did
not use inferential statistics, which would
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Was an
appropriate amount of statistical information reported? Are the
findings clearly and logically organized? (3) Were tables or
figures used to summarize large amounts of statistical
information? (3)
· An appropriate amount of statistical information was reported
in the article.
· The findings were clearly and logically organized.
· Tables and figures were used to summarize large amounts of
statistical information.
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Results and
interpretation: What was the researcher's interpretation of the
results? Do the results make sense? (3) Did the researcher draw
reasonable conclusions? (3)
· The researcher's interpretation of the results was that the

6. gender minority health education module effectively increased
knowledge and improved attitudes towards gender minorities
among advanced practice nurses.
· The results make sense, and the researcher has drawn
reasonable conclusions.
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome. Do the
researchers discuss the limitations of the study and their
possible effects on the credibility of the research? (3) Did the
researchers discuss the generalizability of the results? (3) Did
the researchers discuss the implications for clinical practice?
(3)
· The researchers discuss the study's limitations, noting that it
was a small pilot study with a limited sample size. They also
discuss the possible effects of the limitations on the credibility
of the research.
· The researchers discuss the generalizability of the results,
noting that the results may not be generalizable to the larger
population.
· The researchers discuss the implications for clinical practice,
noting that the results may be used to inform future research
and practice.
9 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome What is your
interpretation of the results? (3) How would you improve upon
this study if you were to conduct a similar study? (3)
· The study showed that the gender minority health education
module effectively improved the knowledge and attitudes of
advanced practice nurses towards gender minorities.
· The authors suggest that future studies should focus on the
long-term effects of the module and on the feasibility of
implementing the module in clinical practice.
6 pts

7. This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome. Can the study
results make a significant contribution? (3)
Yes, the study results can make a significant contribution
because they suggest that a health education module can help
improve the health of gender minority individuals.
3 pts
Total Points: 100
13 hours ago
Jamie Cabbagestalk
RE: Week 6 Discussion
Top of Form
1. Primary Keys
2. Logical Database model which entails the characteristics and
subjects
3. Conceptual Database model which entails information
regarding the relationships associated with the entities and their
attributes
4. Normalize the database
When constructing a database model one needs to create a table
for unique identifiers. A data model design needs to be created
prior to its creation. One needs to establish the purpose of the
model in order to design an efficient data model. After
establishing a purpose, the entities/objects of that model should
be identified. Once that process is complete, attributes can be
connected to their corresponding entities within the model. At
this point, one can then form relationships such as one-to-one,
one-to-many, and many-to-many to list a few. An example of
one-to-many, a person who goes shopping at a mall, and that
one person make multiple transactions. After this point, one can
normalize the database.

8. Each of these steps is subject to risk. If one does not have a
thorough understanding of the purpose of the data model, then
the design of the model may not have the components that the
data model needs. This may cause the data model to become
insufficient for that person or business. The next risk is one not
properly defining what the entities are and their attributes.
These factors wican cause incorrect relationshipsnto be made.
The final risk is one failing to normalize the database, this may
cause the database to become harder to modify. To mitigate
these issues one should thoroughly define all components of the
diagram,and research the purpose and needs for the diagram
before designing the diagram model. Also in efforts to mitigate
possible risk, it is important that one check the attributes and
relationships that are made for any possible errors. Finally, one
needs to ensure that he/she normalizes the data model.
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Bottom of Form
Quantitative Critique Rubric- 5.25.2020
Student Name:
Article Title:
Areas of critique
Questions to be answered regarding article
Critique Responses
Points achieved
Intent of the
Research (7)
Is the title of the study clear? (1)

9. What is the research question(s) if stated? What is the
hypothesis if stated? (3)
What are the issues or variables being studied? Are there
Independent & Dependent variables identified? (3)
Significance of study (5)
How is the research problem significant to nursing?
How will the findings improve practice? (5)
Methods (26)
What is the study design? Describe. Was this appropriate? (5)
What is the level of evidence in this research? Describe model
used to evaluate level of research (3)
Was the sample randomized or not randomized? Was the sample
selection addressed?(3)
Was the sample size adequate? Was there a power analysis
done? (3)
What evidence was provided that biases were eliminated or
minimized? What steps were taken to control confounding
participant characteristics that could affect the equivalence of
groups being compared? Were these steps adequate? (6)

10. What were the inclusion and exclusion criteria? (3)
Describe the instruments used- were they reliable/valid? Is this
addressed? (3)
Procedures (6)
Describe how the data was collected- was it consistent? (3)
Were the dependent variables always obtained in the same
manner? (3)
Analysis (32)

11. What type of analysis was done? Identify the statistics used-
were they appropriate for level of measurement? All
assumptions met? (5) Was rationale provided for use of
statistical tests?
Was analysis appropriate for the design/methods used? (3)
Were the relevant sample demographics described? (3) Were
they used to answer RQ when inferential statistics would have
been more appropriate? (3)
What were the results of the study? (3) Were any results
significant? What do the tests tell about the RQ or hypotheses?
(3) Were any tests non-significant? Is it plausible that these
reflect a Type II error? (3) What factors might have undermined
the study’s statistical conclusion validity? (3)
Was an appropriate amount of statistical information reported?
Are the findings clearly and logically organized? (3) Were
tables or figures used to summarize large amounts of statistical
information? (3)

12. Results and Interpretation (24)
What was the researcher's interpretation of the results? (3)
Do the results make sense? Did the researcher develop
reasonable conclusions? (3)
Do the researchers discuss the limitations of the study and their
possible effects on the credibility of the research? (3) Did the
researchers discuss the generalizability of the results? (3) Did
the researchers discuss the implications for clinical practice?
(3)
What is your interpretation of the results? (3)
How would you improve upon this study if you were to conduct
a similar study? (3)
Can the study results make an important contribution? (3)
Total points: 100
Quantitative Critique Rubric 5.25.2020