Assignments Critical Appraisal Details Healthy People

Assignments Critical Appraisal Details Healthy People

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Assignments Critical Appraisal Details Healthy People 2020 is a framework to assist communities in preventing
disease and promoting health. Search the scientific literature and find a
research study related to one of the focus areas identified by Healthy
People 2020.
In a 750-1000-word essay, critically appraise the study by answering
each of the following questions:
1. What is the study question and is it relevant?
2. Does the study add anything new?
3. What type of research question is being asked?
4. Was the study design appropriate for the research question?
5. Did the study methods address the most important potential
sources of bias?
6. Was the study performed according to the original protocol?
7. Does the study test a stated hypothesis? If so, what is it?
8. Does the data justify the conclusions?
9. Are there any conflicts of interest?
10. There are methodological points to consider in appraising
literature that are specific to cross-sectional, cohort, case-control,
clinical trials, and case studies. Based on the design of this study,
what are the key methodical points to consider?
You are required to use a minimum of three scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is
not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric
to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the Points
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100.0 assignment.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the
directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be
submitted to Turnitin.