Grossman, Chaloupka & Sirtalan (1995) conducted a study in which they examined alcohol addiction. This empirical research was carried out to review and enhance the empirical literature regarding sensitivity to alcohol consumption and extreme consumption to variations in prices of alcoholic beverages. These researchers based their study on a model of rational addictive behavior that focuses on the link between past, current, and future consumption of a potentially addictive product. The study found that alcohol consumption among young adults is addictive on the basis that increases in past or future consumption contributes to an increase in current consumption. This paper provides a review and critique of this study based on its structure and content and the recommended content sections of a research study.
Elements Influencing the Believability of the Research
Is the report well written - concise, grammatically correct, avoid the use of jargon? Is it well laid out and organized?
The research article is well written using concise and grammatically correct language. Additionally, the researchers have avoided the use of jargon, which helps in improving readers’ understanding of the report. However, the report lacks a proper structure since some of its sections are not labeled or specified. The researchers did not follow the recommended content of sections for a research study by failing to specify the various segments in the article.
Does the researcher(s') qualifications/position indicate a degree of knowledge in this particular field?
The author’s qualifications/positions demonstrate some level of knowledge relating to the research issue. The complex nature of the research issue requires different perspectives for analysis, which makes the authors’ qualifications suitable for the study and particular field.
Is the title clear, accurate and unambiguous?
The title of this research report is clear and unambiguous since it shows the specific topic that will be studied and the method to be employed by the researchers i.e. empirical analysis.
Does the abstract offer a clear overview of the study including the research problem, sample, methodology, finding and recommendations?
The abstract provides a clear overview of the research by including the phenomenon under investigation,...
References
Coughlan, M., Cronin, P. & Ryan, F. (2007, March). Step-by-Step Guide to Critiquing Research. Part 1: Quantitative Research. British Journal of Nursing, 16(11), 658-663. Retrieved from http://www.unm.edu/~unmvclib/cascade/handouts/critiquingresearchpart1.pdf
Grossman, M., Chaloupka, F.J. & Sirtalan, I. (1995, July). An Empirical Analysis of Alcohol Addiction: Results from the Monitoring the Future Panels. National Bureau of Economic Research, 1-48.
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