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Module 4: Considerations on Recruitment and Sampling of Subjects & Measures

Purpose

This assignment focuses on the sampling and recruitment of subjects for the studies that you are critiquing in addition to the measures used.

Course Objectives

· CO 1: Think critically about the use of hypothesis testing in the behavioral sciences.

· CO 2: Choose an appropriate statistical test for specific forms of data and hypotheses.

· CO 3: Implement logic and mathematical basis for different inferential statistics.

· CO 4: Use computers and the software package SPSS as a tool for data management and hypothesis testing.

Requirements and Guidelines

1. Review the Course Outcomes for this assignment, which are listed above.

2. Using the previously selected four articles in analysis assignment Part 1 in Module 2, write a comparative analysis paper that address key areas listed below.

3. You can use the questions under each criteria to complete the assignment. Review the Grading Criteria below for details on point distribution.

4. Please use APA format for both in-text citation and references.

Grading Criteria

Your assignment will be graded based on following criteria:

Criteria

Description

Sampling Design/Recruitment (50 points)

· Is the sample clearly identified?

· Is it clear how the sample was obtained?

· Is the rationale for the sample size provided?

· Are inclusion and exclusion criteria clearly identified?

· Are screening procedures identified?

Target Population (Sample) (50 points)

· Is the relationship between the sample and the target population clearly delineated?

Measures (40 points)

· Is it clear which instruments measure which concepts?

· Is the rationale for the measurement selection acceptable?

· Is the reliability for each measure provided

· Is the validity for each measure provided?

Clarity of Writing and APA Style (10 points)

· The paper should be 3 – 4 pages in length.

· Communicate ideas clearly with proper grammar and spelling. Follow APA rules of formatting.

Rubric

Considerations on Recruitment and Sampling of Subjects & Measures

Considerations on Recruitment and Sampling of Subjects & Measures

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Sampling Design/Recruitment

50 pts

Highest Level of performance

Sampling design or recruitment procedure is fully described. This includes any use of inclusion or exclusion criteria.

46 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Sampling design or recruitment procedure is partially described.

42 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

Sampling design or recruitment procedures is not identified but implied.

38 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Sampling design or recruitment procedure is not identified.

50 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Target Population (Sample)

50 pts

Highest Level of performance

Characteristics for treatment population, including treatment drop-outs included.

46 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Characteristics for treatment population is included.

42 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

Some characteristics of treatment population are identified.

38 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Key characteristics of the treatment population are not identified.

50 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Measures

40 pts

Highest Level of performance

Operational definitions are provided for variables in addition to indications for measurement validity and reliability are provided for standardized measures.

33 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Operational definition for all variables are provided.

31 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

Operational definitions for some variables is provided.

30 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Measures for variables are not described.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity of Writing and APA Style

10 pts

Full Marks

Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. APA format correct with no more than 1-2 minor errors.

9 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Good evidence of own expression and competent use of language. 3-5 errors in APA format and/or 1-2 citations are missing.

8 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or several citations are missing.

7 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Language needs significant development. Numerous spelling and/or grammar errors. APA formatting not present and citations are not included.

10 pts

Total Points: 150