Critique the following research paper:
Schulman, A., Sims, R. L. (1999). Learning in an online format versus an in-class format: An experimental study. T.H.E Journal. (Online), June, 1999. Retrieved April 15, 2000. URL: http://thejournal.com/articles/1999/06/01/learning-in-an-online-format-versus-an-inclass-format-an-experimental-study.aspx
Explain your overall opinion of this research paper and include references to the hypotheses being clear, testable, and specific; the sample size; the research method; confounding variables; and are the conclusions justified.
The article critique paper must:
* be a minimum of 9 typed pages and a maximum of 11 full pages, size 12 font, double spaced with 1 inch margins, NOT including the Cover and References pages
* have an APA style cover page and reference page
* be proofread and contain minimal to no grammar errors, misspellings, incorrect APA formatting, or typographical errors)
* cover all components IN ORDER denoted in the Critique Outline below
1) Introduction
- Issue identified in the article
- Source of the issue
- Significance of the issue
- Feasibility of the issue for study
- Scope of the literature review
- Theoretical context of the issue
- Hypotheses/research questions
- Variables of interest
2) Methodology
- Description of the research design
- Control of extraneous variables
- Assessing internal and external validity
- How the sample was obtained
- Measurement instruments
- Reliability and validity of those instruments
- Sources of measurement error
- Ethical considerations
3) Data Analysis
- Data analysis procedures
- Presentation of results; Use of tables
- Interpretation of results
4) Communicating Findings
- Forums of findings
- Limitations
- Alternative explanations
- Implications for the practitioner
- Implications for future research
