PSYC 510 HOMEWORK 1 (60 POINTS) Introduction to Research Methods

PSYC 510 HOMEWORK 1 (60 POINTS) Introduction to Research Methods

Homework 1 (60 points)

Introduction to Research Methods

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Part I: General Concepts These questions are based on the Jackson text as well as any presentations in the course content during the current module.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word or words.Each question is worth 2 points.

 

1. As discussed in this week’s Introduction presentation, rationale typically boils down to one of two problem statements. State one of the most common problems here: ANSWER

 

2.A good scientific problem should be stated in such a way that it is possible to refute or disconfirm it. This is know as the principle of ANSWER

 

3. A ANSWERis an event or behavior that has at least two values.

 

4. Proof of a theory is logically ANSWER

 

5. Which main section would contain a detailed description of the instruments used to collect data in a research article (Introduction, Method, Results, or Discussion). ANSWER

 

6. Journal articles differ from magazines in that they undergo a process called ANSWER, whereby other scientists review the paper.

 

7. Standards are ethical rules used to impose sanctions whereas ANSWER are aspirational in nature.

 

8. The three goals of research are to: ANSWER.

 

What type of research method (descriptive, predictive, or explanatory) would you recommend for the following scenarios?
9.	How many people complete an optional exit interview when leaving an organization?	ANSWER
10.	Do employees who are randomly assigned to receive weekly emails outlining their job expectations for that week report higher feelings of self-competency than employees who are not randomly assigned to receive such emails?	ANSWER
11.	Is there a relationship between music preference and hair style?	ANSWER

 

 

 

Answer the following questions related to its associated scenario.(Helpful hint: the “Additional Practice” for this week covers these topics!).
Scenario 1: Flexibility is said to be important for healthy relationship functioning, as being in a relationship requires a balancing of the wants and needs of a partner along with one’s own interests. Is there a difference in flexibility between men and women? A researcher had 100 men and women complete a flexibility survey.
12.	What type of research method best describes this scenario (descriptive, predictive, quasi-experimental, or experimental)?	ANSWER
13.	What is the dependent variable in this scenario?	ANSWER
14.	Is the independent variable a subject variable or a true manipulated variable?	ANSWER
Scenario 2: Is there a relationship between number of chocolate chips in a cookie and rating of deliciousness?
15.	What type of research method best describes this scenario (descriptive, predictive, quasi-experimental, or experimental)?	ANSWER
16.	What is one of the variables of interest in this scenario?	ANSWER
17.	What is a potential confounding variable in this scenario? Justify your answer.
	ANSWER

 

 

Ethics is the foundation to research integrity. Answer the following questions related to research ethics as covered in your assigned readings/presentations.
18.	List the three principles outlined in the Belmont Report.	ANSWER
19.	With children, typically informed consent must be obtained from the parents or legal guardians whereas the child provides an affirmative agreement to participate in the research that is provided at an age appropriate level referred to as what?	ANSWER
20.	An Institutional Review Board provides oversight for human research whereas institutions have committees known as _________ to provide overside for animal research.	ANSWER

 

 

21. The last 20 points of this assignment are awarded for successful completion of the CITI Social & Behavioral Researchers Basic Course (note a minimum of 80% is required to pass the course and receive the certificate). Directions on how to enroll in this course is provided in the CITI Guided Notes document in this week’s Reading & Study folder. You must paste your certificate in the space below to earn full credit.

CITI Certificate of Completion:

 

 

Submit Homework 1 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 1. Remember to name file appropriately.

 

Done!

 

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