What are the variables and how are they measured?

Critiquing Quantitative ResearchAssignment OverviewBy successfully completing this assignment, you demonstrate your proficiency in the following competency and specialized behaviors:Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.C4.SP.A: Apply leadership skills, decision making, and the use of technology to inform evidence-based research practice to develop, implement, evaluate, and communicate interventions across the specialization of advanced generalist practice settings.Related Assignment Criterion:1: Critique quantitative research.​C4.SP.B: Apply leadership skills, decision making, and the use of technology to inform program evaluation to develop, implement, evaluate, and communicate interventions across the specialization of advanced generalist practice settings.Related Assignment Criterion:2: Apply critical thinking in verbal and written communication through the use of leadership and technology.Assignment DescriptionIn this assignment, you will critique quantitative research focusing on program evaluation.Assignment InstructionsUse the Capella library to locate a peer-reviewed program evaluation article that uses quantitative analysis. Provide a complete APA citation for the article. Then address the following:What are the research questions?What is the sample?What are the variables and how are they measured?What statistical tests are used? Why did the author select these tests?What were the key findings?What are the potential internal and external validity issues in the conclusions drawn by the authors?Additional RequirementsYour assignment should meet the following requirements:Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.