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Quality Criteria

Quality Rating

Your Evidence and/or Reasoning

0 = Poor

1 = Fair

2 = Good

3 = Excellent

The Major Sections

1. Front Matter: The studys authors and journal are reputable.

3

All of these authors are from a well-known and high-quality university and the journal that published this study is high quality.

1. Introduction: There is a strong argument that the study is needed, is based on existing knowledge, and has an appropriate purpose.

3

The introduction clearly explains that there is a need to understand the current physical activity levels of preschoolers and to identify daycare providers suggestions for improving preschoolers physical activity. Literature supports the need for this understanding. The purpose is broad and focuses on preschoolers physical activity and daycare providers suggestions.

1. Method: The overall design, selection of participants, data collection, and data analysis are rigorous and fit the studys purpose.

3

Focus groups were conducted with childcare providers. They used only 8 focus groups and received information from participants. The participants were not at all harmed by this method, and were in no way disrespected.

1. Results: Detailed results obtained from the appropriate analysis of the data provide answers to the studys research questions.

3

The results contained different opinions from participants to determine better solutions for the lack of physical activity in preschools. There were multiple ideas presented.

1. Conclusion: Thoughtful interpretations are provided about how the results extend existing knowledge and their limitations and implications.

3

The conclusion compared and contrasted the results of this study with the results of similar studies. It explained that the findings did not completely align with their expectations. The authors state that further research is needed, and that this study is based off of different points of view, not factual information.

1. Back Matter: The supplemental information is complete and supports specific points in the report.

3

All references are detailed and have a relation to the research study that was done.

Overall Evaluation

1. The research process is high quality.

3

The steps of this research studys process are logical, coherent, and consistent with the characteristics of a rigorous qualitative approach.

Overall Quality

0 – 10 = Low quality

11 – 16 = Adequate quality

17 – 21 = High quality

Total
Score = 21

My Overall Assessment = This is a HIGH QUALITY research study.