1. Did the study address a clearly

1. Did the study address a clearly focused question / issue?
2. Is the research method (study design) appropriate for
answering the research question?
3. Is the method of selection of the subjects (employees, teams,
divisions, organizations) clearly described?
4. Could the way the sample was obtained introduce
(selection)bias?
5. Was the sample of subjects representative with regard to the
population to which the findings will be referred?
6. Was the sample size based on pre-study considerations of
statistical power?
7. Was a satisfactory response rate achieved?
8. Are the measurements (questionnaires) likely to be valid and
reliable?
9. Was the statistical significance assessed?
10. Are confidence intervals given for the main results?
11. Could there be confounding factors that haven’t been
accounted for?
12. Can the results be applied to your organization?