What new conceptual or methodological contributions does the study make?

Answer each of the following questions in 2-3 sentences for your chosen article, providing a critical evaluation of the article and citing your source in APA format:

• What specific problem does the study address? Why is it important to study this problem?
• What is the primary research question, or hypothesis?
• What are the key concepts/constructs under study? Are operational definitions provided?
• How does the author situate himself within the framework of other research in the field?
• What is the research design? Is it appropriate? Why or why not?
• Are the measures reliable and valid based on the variables under consideration?
• What type of data and statistical analysis were undertaken? Were they appropriate?
• What are the specific findings of the study? How are those findings related to the literature review?
• What new conceptual or methodological contributions does the study make?
• What are the strengths and limitations of the study?