articleCritique.Rmd

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title: "Article Critique"
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## Directions: 

Critique one of the assigned articles using the format provided below. The completed assignment should not exceed two pages, double spaced. Upload the completed assignment to the course blackboard site.

## Purpose / Hypothesis:

State the Hypothesis of the article and the hypothesis to be tested with big data analytics.

## Methods:

* Identify the research protocol used and how the authors may or may not have addressed the stated hypothesis.
* How did the researchers ensure reproducibility?

## Analysis, Interpretation, and Ethics

* Does the analysis appear appropriate?
* Do the authors reach a conclusion that is fully supported by the data presented? If not, what do the data support?
* Are there any ethical concerns? If so, how might the ethical concerns have been addressed?

## Reflection: 

* What other big data analytic techniques might have been useful in this study to test the hypothesis?
* Would these other techniques offer any additional fidelity?