What are the variables? What is the dependent variable and independent variable? How was sampling performed? 4. Conclusions and Implications

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Read the article: “Coker-Bolt, P., Jarrard, C.,Woodard, F., & Merrill, P. (2013). The effects of oral motor stimulation on feeding behaviors of infants born with univentricle anatomy. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 28(1), 64-71.” After reviewing the article, please answer the following questions (see below).

Coker-Bolt, P., Jarrard, C.,Woodard, F., & Merrill, P. (2013). The effects of oral motor stimulation on feeding behaviors of infants born with univentricle anatomy. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 28(1), 64-71.

1. The Problem/Question:

  • Was there a clear statement of the question, objectives and aims of the research?
  • Is the problem practically important?
  • What is the hypothesis?

2. Background

  • Are the cited sources pertinent to the study?
  • Is the review too broad or too narrow?
  • Are the references recent?
  • Was a theoretical perspective identified?

3. Design and procedures

  • What research methodology was used?
  • What are the variables? What is the dependent variable and independent variable?
  • How was sampling performed?

4. Conclusions and Implications

  • Were the implications discussed?
  • What recommendations were made at the conclusion?
  • Is it possible to implement these recommendations in practice?