1. What are the three main types of critique in nursing research and what are their purposes? (3 points) - The three main types of critique are descriptive, interpretive, and evaluative. Descriptive critique summarizes the main features and findings of a study, interpretive critique analyzes the meaning and implications of a study, and evaluative critique assesses the quality and usefulness of a study. 2. What are some criteria for evaluating the validity and reliability of quantitative research? (3 points) - Some criteria for evaluating the validity and reliability of quantitative research are internal validity, external validity, construct validity, statistical conclusion validity, measurement reliability, and inter-rater reliability. 3. What are some criteria for evaluating the trustworthiness and rigor of qualitative research? (3 points) - Some criteria for evaluating the trustworthiness and rigor of qualitative research are credibility, transferability, dependability, confirmability, authenticity, and reflexivity. 4. What are some strategies for utilizing nursing research in practice? (3 points) - Some strategies for utilizing nursing research in practice are evidence-based practice, clinical practice guidelines, quality improvement projects, dissemination of research findings, and participation in research activities. 5. What are some barriers and facilitators to implementing nursing research in practice? (3 points) - Some barriers to implementing nursing research in practice are lack of time, resources, knowledge, skills, support, motivation, and organizational culture. Some facilitators to implementing nursing research in practice are leadership, collaboration, education, mentorship, incentives, feedback, and organizational change.