GCU BIO550 Week 7 Assignment Critical Appraisal 

GCU BIO550 Week 7 Assignment Critical Appraisal 

 

GCU BIO550 Week 7 Assignment Critical Appraisal

BIO550 Epidemiology

Week 7 Assignment

Critical Appraisal

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:

What is the study question and is it relevant?

Does the study add anything new?

What type of research question is being asked?

Was the study design appropriate for the research question?

Did the study methods address the most important potential sources of bias?

Was the study performed according to the original protocol?

Does the study test a stated hypothesis? If so, what is it?

Does the data justify the conclusions?

Are there any conflicts of interest?

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 assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in
the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to LopesWrite.

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