Below is the article link for the NLR’s assignment, and the questionnaire.
Effects of an open-label pilot study with high-dose EPA/DHA concentrates on plasma phospholipids and behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Nutrition Journal 2007, 6:16 (13 July 2009)
Link: http://www.nutritionj.com/content/pdf/1475-2891-6-16.pdf
A hard copy of the assignment must be handed in no later than Tuesday, May 9th. (To instructor)
The assignment is worth 80%
Using the article that has been provided please answer the following questions:
What was the hypothesis 3 marks
How was the hypothesis arrived at 5 marks
What was the sample size 2 marks
How were the subjects selected 2 marks
Were blinds used? If so what type/types of blinds were used? 2 marks
What types of controls were used 4 marks
Was there an experimental group? A control group? A placebo group? 1 mark
Was the study design experimental or non-experimental? 1 mark
What were the study’s limitations? Was it significant? 4 marks
What were the conclusions of the study? 4 marks
What were the conclusions of the study? 4 marks
Was it clear who funded the study? Was there a conflict of interest? 3 marks
Did the study have an obvious bias? 2 marks
Provide at least 3 examples of referencing ie. Footnotes, etc…. 3 marks (MLA FORMAT)
Please let me know if you require any further information. It does seem straight forward