1. Was the sampling method representative of the population intended to the study? A. Non-probability sampling (including: purposive, quota, convenience and snowball sampling) B. Probability sampling (including: simple random, systematic, stratified g, cluster, two-stage and multi-stage sampling) |
2. How was non – response addressed? A. Reasons for non- response described? B. Reason for non-response not described |
3. Did the study report any response rate? (If the reported response rate is below 60%, the question should be answered “No”.) A. No B. Yes |
4. Was the measurement tool used valid and reliable A. Yes B. No |
5. What was the source of the data A. Secondary source: survey not specifically designed for the purpose B. Primary source |
6. Do the authors include the definition of knowledge of child development used for their study? A. Yes B. No |
7. Do the authors include the definition of parenting styles used for their study? A. Yes B. No |
8. Is the knowledge of child development further explored in the study? A. Yes B. No |
9. Is the parenting styles further explored in the study? A. Yes B. No |
Scoring method: Total score divided by total number of all applicable items |
Grading of the QACO score: |
0% -33% | 33%- 66% | 67% -100% |
Bad | Satisfactory | Good |