Assignment 2: Correlation and Bivariate Regression in Practice

Assignment 2: Correlation and Bivariate Regression in Practice

For this Assignment, you will continue your practice as a critical consumer of research. You will critically evaluate a scholarly article related to correlation and bivariate regression.

To prepare for this Assignment:

  • Use the Course Guide and Assignment Help found in this week’s Learning Resources and search for a quantitative article related to correlation and bivariate regression.

For this Assignment:

Write a 2- to 3-page critique of the article you found. In your critique, include responses to the following:

  • Why did the authors use correlation or bivariate regression?
  • Do you think it’s the most appropriate choice? Why or why not?
  • Did the authors display the data?
  • Does the results table stand-alone (i.e., are you able to interpret the study from it?) Why or why not?

article reference

Hepburn, Millie,PhD., R.N. (2018). The variables associated with health promotion behaviors among urban black women. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 50(4), 353-366. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1111/j…