Number | Question/possible answers | Points |
---|---|---|
Criterion 1 | What was the institutional setting? | |
1a | Multiple institutions | +1 |
1b | One institution | +0 |
Criterion 2 | What was the sample size? | |
2a | Sample size equal to or more than 500 participants | +1 |
2b | Sample size smaller than 500 participants | +0 |
Criterion 3 | Was the study a longitudinal design (i.e., data at multiple times for at least one cohort of students)? | |
3a | Yes, it was a longitudinal study. | +1 |
3b | No, it was not a longitudinal study. | +0 |
Criterion 4 | What method(s) were used to test relationship(s) between independent and dependent variables? | |
4a | Regression | +3 |
4b | Correlation | +2 |
4c | ANOVA or t test | +1 |
4d | Descriptive analysis | +0 |
Criterion 5 | Did author describe the limitations of the study? | |
5a | Yes | +1 |
5b | No | +0 |