discussion questions help

1) Evaluating the Validity of Statements (see below feedback from instructor) You have the definitions but I need you to apply them. "Review the steps you take to do this. Please provide examples to support your answer." See the question below for reference.

Validity is measuring what is supposed to be measured. Are your method and design sound? There are several ways to do this in one’s personal and professional lives.

Evaluate the question on the basis of internal and external validity factors.

Do you evaluate the logical validity of statements in your personal and professional life, in mass media and entertainment, and in your study? Review the steps you take to do this. Please provide examples to support your answer.

2) Analyzing a Survey Report (see below feedback from instructor) Creswell is a well-known author for research books. How did you come across access to the 2002 book? Now that you read the information from Creswell and our required reading, would you expand your post and provide more specific answers to the discussion questions?  We do not want definitions but rather, the application of the concepts. See the question below for reference.

You have joined a new hospital and you have been reading some internal documents. You find that the hospital conducted a job satisfaction survey among its staff three years earlier. A market research firm had conducted the survey, analyzed the data, and provided results.

· How will you evaluate this report?

· Suppose you decide to do a follow-up study. How will you design it?

· What are the considerations in data collection?

· Would you rely on self-reported data or seek an objective measure?

How will you analyze the data?