Select a peer-reviewed sociology research article that used quantitative data collection in your
area of interest. Your review/critique should contain the following elements. Please format your
paper with 1.5 spacing and 12-point font. Also, include a cover page with your name and the title
of the article you have chosen. Your paper should be approximately 2.5 to 3 pages in length.
Don’t forget to attach a copy of the article you have selected for analysis.
10. Please give a brief explanation of the data analytical techniques that were used
10. Please give a brief explanation of the data analytical techniques that were used.
1. Are the study purposes and goals clearly stated? Does the article explain how and why
the study addresses gaps in literature and contributes to the field?
2. What are the research question and the hypotheses of the study?
3. Does the paper provide an adequate literature review on the subject?
4. What are the independent and dependent variables of the study? How are they
operationalized and measured?
5. Provide information on sample characteristics, size, sampling procedures, respondents, recruitment, and eligibility criteria (ex. age, heath status, etc.)
6. Which research design used, and how were data collected (e.g., survey, interview,
existing dataset)?
7. Is this research design suitable? What are its potential advantages and disadvantages
in conducting this type of research?
8. Were data collected over time (longitudinally) or just at one time (cross-sectionally)?
9. Discuss potential ethical issues, strengths, and shortcomings of the study. Please
explain how you would approach the investigation differently to improve it.
10. Please give a brief explanation of the data analytical techniques that were used.
**Below I am attaching 3 articles for you to choose from. You ONLY need to choose ONE for this assignment, I just wanted to give options for you to choose from.**