****This is a 3 part assignment******
The Research Chart is a tool you will use every week to
explore methods during this entire course.
For your initial chart, include the following in your
submission:
First, create three main sections: 1) Experimental, 2)
Quasi-Experimental, and 3) Non-Experimental. (In the first Section of the
course, you will focus on adding quantitative topics. Qualitative topics will
be added later in Section 2.)
Then in the corresponding section, provide the name(s) of
the method you reviewed, its primary use and when it should be used (what
circumstances), strengths and limitations of the method, ethical
considerations, and one example of when the method could be used (include your
interests or something more general).
The chart can be organized in any manner that works for
you, such as an Excel Spreadsheet or a Word Document using the table feature.
Include headings according to the appropriate methods being developed. The goal
is to create a clear and concise chart. You may use pointed (bullet form)
discussion points or more narrative text within your chart.
Length: Research chart, not including title and
reference pages. Be sure to cite this week’s resources used in your assignment.
Part 2
For this
assignment, you will extend your examination of correlational methods into a
hands-on activity. Referring to page 227-229 and the SPSS in Focus: Correlation
and Linear Regression in your text, follow the steps on performing the Pearson
Correlation Coefficient and Linear Regression. Please refer to Appendix
C of the text for additional guidance on using SPSS for each type of in
Focus exercise.
For each analysis, include the SPSS
outputs in a document. At the beginning of the document, please include a brief
(1-2 sentences) interpretation of the results of each analysis. In your
interpretation, identify the test statistics, identify the significance levels
(p-values) and whether the result is statistically significant or not.
Part 3
consider the following
points:
- Explain the
research situations that may require you to use survey and correlational
methods (be sure to give examples/be specific). - Examine the
limitations and benefits learned concerning these methods and their use. - Analyze any
ethical considerations with implementing
these methods. - Reflect on
your experience with this week’s SPSS activity. - Include any
questions you may have for your professor.
Length: 2-3 pages, not including the title page (and
resource page if applicable)