1)Consider the introduction to this journal article. To what extent do the authors establish that there is a gap in knowledge that needs to be filled with this study? Explain your answer. . 2)What type of design was used in this study? Explain your answer in your own words. 3)What theory have the authors used in the article? Discuss if you think this theory is appropriate for this study design. . the epistemology/ontology 4)What are the aims of the study? Explain if you feel these aims are clearly stated and appropriate. . 5)Critically evaluate the sample used in the study. What problems might there have been with the sampling procedures? 6)Critically evaluate the materials used in the study. How valid and reliable do these measures appear to be? Are they appropriate for the study [200 words]. 7)Could you replicate the study based on the information provided in the methods section? Explain your answer. . 8)What type of statistical test or analysis did the authors use? Was this suitable to answer the research aims or explained sufficiently in the article? Explain your answer. 9)What are the main results for this study? Explain your answer . 10)Are there any reasons for us to be sceptical of the results and conclusions, particularly the authors explanation of obsessive passion as a possible reason? Explain your answer. 11)In the Discussion section, the authors discuss the importance of Asian culture when interpreting the results. Outline if you feel the authors used measures that were appropriate for Malaysia. 12)Imagine you had the opportunity to conduct similar research. Briefly outline THREE things would have done differently to increase the confidence that readers could have in your findings. Explain why these changes would have been useful.
