Written Research Analysis Paper

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Week 6 Research Analysis Assignment:  125 Points
For this assignment, you will critically review the assigned peer reviewed research study:
Jin, Y., & Jones-Smith, J.C. (2015).  Associations between family income and children’s physical fitness and obesity in California, 2010-2012.  Prevention of Chronic Disease, 12(E17), 1-4. doi:
http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd12.140392
This study is attached in the Written Assignments section in the course room. You will address each of the areas as noted in the grading rubric below. This assignment will provide an opportunity for you to apply the course concepts in practice as a critical reader of the literature. Be sure to address each of the areas as stated in the rubric. Remember, it is your assessment of the research study in each of these areas that is important. It is not a matter of just stating the information, but critically evaluating its use, the study methods employed, and the conclusions drawn as a result. Use your own words; do not use directly quoted information.  You should also think about how this study, the study methods, and the outcome might inform contemporary practice and further research in health.
The paper should be in the APA format, including a cover page, headers, and a reference page and submitted via the Week 6 assignment link (Assignment Submission link) as a word document attachment.
Guidelines for HLTH401 Written Research Analysis Paper
 Prepare a paper using APA formatting as noted above (Cover page, headers, reference page, etc.)  The paper should cover the following topics.  Be sure to review the grading criteria included under this assignment.   Each topic should be labeled with the subheadings as indicated below:
Research purpose:  Identify the research purpose as expressed in the assigned research study:

Jin, Y., & Jones-Smith, J.C. (2015).  Associations between family income and children’s physical fitness and obesity in California, 2010-2012.  Prevention of Chronic Disease, 12(E17), 1-4. doi:
http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd12.140392
 Find at least one other research study on the same or similar topic (published within the last five years) and give a brief description of how it is the same/different from the assigned research study (one paragraph or so)
Then, use the assigned research (Jin& Jones-Smith, 2015) study to complete the following:
Identification of the study:  For the assigned study:
Identify the type of study
Research hypothesis/hypotheses
Variables (independent and dependent)
How each was measured (nominal, ordinal, interval or ratio). Be specific with examples.
Do you think this study design was appropriate or a good choice? Why or why not?
Description of methods: Describe methods employed including:
Sampling strategy-Be specific: probability (type), non-probability (what type)
How the data were collected (method, who collected it, etc.)
Data analysis-how specifically the data was analyzed (test(s) employed)
Level of significance used for analysis
Is the methods section adequate?  Could you replicate the study based on this information?
Summary of results:  Summarize the results:
Major key findings, be specific here with any differences found between groups
Were the results statistically significant? How do you know?
Is the summary sufficient or do you need more information?
Strengths and limitations:  Describe the strengths and limitations:
Threats to internal validity-be specific
Threats to external validity-be specific
Strengths of the study
Are there any additional limitations not described in the study?
Ethical issues:  Discuss any ethical issues/concerns:
Was informed consent obtained?
Any mention of an IRB or an oversight board?
Describe what is available in the study and what else might be considered
Applications: Application to clinical practice and future recommendations for research:
What are the authors’ recommendations?
What are your thoughts and opinions?
How might this study encourage other studies in this area?
How might this study be applied to clinical practice or policy?

 The assigned study is in the Written Assignment Submission tab on the left hand menu in the course room.  I recommend you download it and print it for review.
Jin, Y., & Jones-Smith, J.C. (2015).  Associations between family income and children’s physical fitness and obesity in California, 2010-2012.  Prevention of Chronic Disease, 12(E17), 1-4. doi:
http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd12.140392

  Written Research Analysis Paper
EXCELLENCE SYSTEM – REQUIRED ASSESSMENT ARTIFACT - MANDATORY
HLTH401– Written Research Analysis Paper – 125 points
For this assignment, students will critically review an assigned peer-reviewed research study, addressing each of the areas noted in the grading rubric. This assignment will provide an opportunity for the student to apply the course concepts in practice as a critical reader of the literature. Be sure to address each of the areas stated in the rubric. This is a required assignment and must follow the rubric included. In addition, the paper will be compared to the Excellence System Competency Rubric for: Analysis and Problem Solving, to meet the minimum of the mastery level.

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