Reading Research Studies – Understanding Research

Reading Studies

What to look for in the initial once-over as you read an article or abstract.

Learn to spot various kinds of bias all over in research, including in yourself!

Basic questions to get you thinking about the research you’re reading.

Things to consider as you look at articles describing a research study.

Questions specific to original research that is experimental in design, quanltifies data and has statistical analysis.

This different approach to research requires a different set of questions to look at the results with a critical eye.

Things to consider when reading a literature review, or when writing one of your own!

Taking a hard look at the process to see if the reviews are unbiased.

Opinions pieces, practice guidelines and case studies.