Empirical Article

Locate three empirical articles related to the PICOT question that meet all the criteria found on the “Empirical Research Checklist” resource. Part 2: Research Article Chart Using the articles acquired in Part 1, provide a summary review of each component using the “Research Article Chart” template.  Empirical Research Checklist Section Defining Characteristic Contained in Article Not Contained in Article Abstract An abstract of the contents is provided. Introduction The purpose of the study is stated. The scope of the study is stated. A rationale for the study is provided. The hypothesis or research question is stated. Key concepts and terms are noted. A review of the literature is provided. Methods A description of the population sample is provided. The data collection procedure is presented. Other procedures to be used are described. Results A narrative statement of the findings is given. A description of the data collected is given. Findings are supported by graphs and charts. The analysis of the data is explained. Conclusion A summary of the study is provided. Conclusions related to the hypothesis are stated. Questions for future research are presented. References References used in the study are presented.