Evaluate Quantitative Research Methods for Potential Studies
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Week 6 – Signature Assignment 1: Evaluate Quantitative Research Methods for Potential Studies
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| This Signature Assignment consists of two parts that will be compiled into a single submission.
Part 1 Then, discuss the hypotheses you might have in support. Explain the following and justify your response:
You must clearly describe the key points of each area, supporting each step with citations to your course text as well as peer-reviewed studies that directly align with the key areas discussed. Scenario: Literature has revealed that there is a need to understand television-watching behaviors between two groups of students. The following research question was developed in support: Research Question for Method 1: Do undergraduate college psychology students watch more TV than psychology graduate students? Scenario: Research demonstrates that there is a need to identify whether there is a relationship between individuals who have high cholesterol and depression, as this could help reveal additional, related risk factors for health concerns. The following research question was developed in support: Research Question for Method 2: What is the relationship, if any, between high cholesterol and depression? Part 2
Support your assignment (for Part 1) with at least five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included. Part 1 Length: 8-10 pages Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards where appropriate.
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Week 6
Applying and Evaluating Quantitative Research Methods
Over the past five weeks, you have reviewed several quantitative methods, design considerations for development and application, statistical processes, as well as valuable ethical points for engaging research (Privitera, 2020). The goal of each was to take you further into quantitative design considerations. That is, looking at factors that may be of use and play a pivotal role, how to intelligently cultivate a design depending on the variables to be studied, the limitations and benefits of each design, and ultimately that any design is guided by the research questions – the form of inquiry — posed by a given research problem (Privitera, 2020). As you prepare for this first Signature Assignment, review your materials from the previous weeks including notes made, your research chart, and other useful resources on quantitative methods and designs.
This week, you are bringing all your learning together through the application and evaluation of your learning of quantitative methods. Specifically, the first Signature Assignment brings forward two main parts: In Part 1, you examine two research questions and outline what method you would use and why, providing a clear rationale of the decisions made, while also addressing key design components. The second part affords the opportunity for in-depth reflection on the work through this section of the course. You are invited to provide thoughtful and careful consideration of the views and experiences of the topics and tasks from the section.
Be sure to review this week’s resources carefully. You are expected to apply the information from these resources when you prepare your assignments.