Answer the following questions in complete sentences: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH CRITIQUE GUIDE Use the following guide in writing the critique: 1. Statement of the Problem/Purpose ? Is the problem/purpose clearly stated? ? Is it easy to identify and locate? ? Is it significant to nursing? 2. Review of Literature ? Is it recent? Five years or newer? ? Were primary sources of authorities or experts used? ? Is it relevant to the stated problem? ? Does it provide a solid basis for the study? 3. Conceptual/Theoretical Framework ? Is there a theoretical or conceptual framework, rationale, and/or map, and (if so) is it appropriate? If not, is the absence of one justified? ? Are key concepts adequately defined conceptually? 4. Hypothesis(es) or research question(s) ? Are research questions and/or hypotheses explicitly stated? If not, is their absence justified? ? Are they adequately stated with clear specification of key variables and the study population? ? Are they placed in the contexts of a theoretical or conceptual framework? 5. Research Method(s) ? Were appropriate procedures used to safeguard the rights of study participants? Was the study subject to external review by an IRB/ethics review board? ? Was study designed to minimize risk? 6. Research Design ? Does the approach fit the purpose and hypothesis (es)? ? Was the most rigorous possible design used, given the purpose of the research? ? Was the number of data collection points appropriate? ? Did the design minimize biases and threats to internal construct, and external validity of the study? 7. Population and Sample ? Was the population properly identified and described? Was the sample described in sufficient detail? ? Was the best possible sampling design used to enhance the sample’s representativeness? Were sample biases minimized? ? Was the sample size adequate? Was a power analysis used to estimate sample size needs? 8. Data Collection and Measurement ? Are the operational and conceptual definitions congruent? ? Were key variables operationalized using the best possible method and with adequate justification? ? Are instruments objective? Reliable? Valid? ? Were data collected in a manner that minimized bias? Were the staff that collected data appropriately trained? 9. Data Analysis ? Were appropriate statistical methods used, given the level of measurement of the variables, number of groups being compared? ? Is a thorough descriptive analysis given? ? Were Type 1 and Type II errors avoided or minimized? 10. Presentation of Findings/Implications ? Are all hypotheses discussed with findings adequately summarized, with appropriate use of tables and figures? ? Are findings reported in a manner that facilitates a meta-analysis and with sufficient information needed for evidence based practice? ? Were the recommendations for clinical practice and further research reasonable and complete? ? Are limitations presented and adequate? 

Nutrition plays a vital role in a person's overall health and well-being. Not getting enough of the recommended nutrients over the long-term can lead to malnutrition which often results in disease and illness.In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, address the following:Define malnutrition and identify a specific disease that can result from it.Perform library research about the selected disease, and explain its physiological effects on a person's body. Describe the relationship between specific foods/nutrients and the disease. Use the questions below to guide your response.Does research indicate that a lack of specific foods/nutrients increase a person's chance of contracting the disease?Are there specific foods/nutrients that should be avoided by an individual afflicted with the disease?How do specific foods/nutrients work physiologically within the body to help combat the disease?Evaluate nutritional recommendations to help combat the disease.Cite at least 3 credible references and present the resources in APA format on the References page.For information about the impact of diseases on body systems and assessing the credibility of resources, consult the resources below.

Hello i have a homework on medical surgical nursing about inflammation and elimination. it has a case scenario which you read and answer the questions that follow. i have attached the documents. thank you.