Inferential Statistics Article Critique

(Article Critique of an Article by Thakur, M. B., & Joshi, N. (2016). Analysis of self
compassion and self-esteem between adolescents engaged in physical exercise in the form of gym with those having sedentary
lifestyle. Journal of Psychosocial Research, 11(1), 65-75.
Your article critique paper must: (Article Critique must answer every question listed below)

1. Determine what question(s) the authors are trying to answer by doing this research, the hypothesis being
   tested, and the concepts that were applied in this process.
2. Evaluate the article and critique the statistical analysis employed in the study.
   Identify the specific statistical tests used. Were the tests appropriate for the situation and type of data?
   Would you have included more and/or different variables? Explain your answer.
3. Examine the results, assumptions, interpretations, and limitations of the statistical study.
   Interpret the findings of the author(s) using statistical concepts.
   What would you have done differently? Why?
4. Discuss how either the statistical test(s) used in this study or the findings of this research might be useful in
   your future career.
   The Inferential Statistics Article Critique assignment:
   -Must be three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted
   according to APA Style.
   -Must utilize academic voice.
   -Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear
   statement that indicates the purpose of your paper, to critique the assigned research study article.
   -Must use the assigned article in addition to the course text. Additional sources are optional. You may choose
   to include a peer-reviewed journal article about the research design or the data analysis method used in the
   study.
   -Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing
   Center

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