psy 315 week 1

Assignment

Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you examine the role of research and statistics in the field of psychology. Address the following items: • Define research and the scientific method. • Compare and contrast the characteristics of primary and secondary data. • Explain the role of statistics in research. *Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Discussions

What are the differences between quantitative data and qualitative data? Please provide both definitions and examples. Can folks think of an example where you can describe the same thing using quantitative data in one case, and qualitative data in another?

#2 What is the difference between primary and secondary data? Please provide both definitions and examples. Can folks think of an example where you use the same example, but show how it can be considered primary in one case, and secondary in another?