Read the article first, then apply the evaluation questions listed below to the study described in the article.

Each question is graded on a scale of 1 to 5 or give an N/A (not applicable) or I/I (insufficient information). Make sure to explain your rating for each question in a sentence or two.

____ 1. Is this a qualitative or mixed-methods study? [This is a yes-no question]

Explain:

____ 2. Were the data analyzed independently by two or more individuals?

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____ 3. Did the researchers seek feedback from experienced individuals and auditors before finalizing the results?

Explain:

____ 4. Did the researchers seek feedback from the participants (i.e., used member checking) before finalizing the results?

Explain:

____ 5. How did the researchers select participants into the study? What sampling type was it?

Explain:

____ 6. Did the researchers state specifically how the method of analysis was applied?

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____ 7. Did the researchers self-disclose their backgrounds?

Explain:

____ 8. Are the results of the study adequately supported with examples of quotations or descriptions of observations?

Explain:

What is your favorite participant’s quote in this article? [feel free to copy and paste it here, enclosed within the quotation marks]:

____ 9. Are appropriate statistics reported (especially for demographics)?

Explain:

____ 10. Overall, is the Results section clearly organized?

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____ 11. Overall, is the presentation of the results adequate? Did you get a feeling that you got a richer, more nuanced understanding of how participants reconcile their religious beliefs with their criminal activities?

Explain:

12. How would you summarize the results of this study in your own words?