- Define the term analytical research.
- Identify the general characteristics of analytical research.
- Identify the types of sources used in analytical research and describe the unique characteristics of each. Differentiate primary and secondary analytical research sources.
- Define the terms authenticity and trustworthiness in the context of techniques of criticizing analytical research.
- State the purpose of a conceptual analysis. Identify the strategies used to conduct such an analysis, and describe the unique characteristics of each strategy.
- Describe the methodological procedures used to identify and phrase a topic, locate and criticize sources, and interpret facts for causal explanations. Differentiate external criticism from internal criticism. Differentiate between facts, generalizations, and analytical explanations.
- Identify the uses of analytical research.
- Identify the criteria used to judge the quality of the problem statement, selection and criticism of sources, and facts and generalizations dimensions of analytical research. Use these criteria to evaluate a historical study and a concept analysis.
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