Methodology

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Overview

Write a 3 page assessment in which you compare the similarities and differences in the sampling, methodologies, and findings of selected research studies.

Note: Developing a research proposal requires specific steps that need to be executed in a sequence. The assessments in this course are presented in sequence and must be completed in order.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

. Competency 2: Evaluate research methods and psychological research findings.

. Compare the research question, design, and findings of both an experiment and a quasi-experiment.

. Compare the samples used in both an experiment and a quasi-experiment.

. Compare the methodology of both an experiment and a quasi-experiment.

· Competency 4: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.

. Apply proper APA formatting and style.

. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of professional communities.

Context

Nonexperimental research is research that does not involve any manipulation of variables to see how one impacts another. There is no experimental control as there is in experimental research; we are simply trying to measure something as it exists in its natural state. As we are not controlling the variables in any way to make sure the influences of other extraneous variables are accounted for, the consequence is that we cannot claim any cause-and-effect relationship between the variables under study.

Resources

Suggested Resources

The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.

Resources

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· Assessment 4 Context .

Course Library Guide

A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the  Research Methods in Psychology Library Guide  to help direct your research.

Bookstore Resources

The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required.

Salkind, N. J. (2017). Exploring research (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

. Chapter 5, "Measurement, Reliability, and Validity."

. Chapter 6, "Methods of Measuring Behavior."

. Chapter 7, "Data Collection and Descriptive Statistics."

. Chapter 8, "Introducing Inferential Statistics."

· Assessment Instructions

Locate two scholarly articles in the library. One article should be about a true experiment and the other about a quasi-experiment. Carefully review both articles for use in this assessment.

Write a 3 page assessment comparing the similarities and differences of the following items in the research studies:

· The research question (hypothesis), design, and findings.

· The sample: What are the differences in sampling between the two different studies?

· The methodology: How did the methodology (pre-experimental versus experimental) differ between the two studies?

· The findings.

Be sure to include details about the defining features of each study. What makes it either experimental or pre-experimental? In the case of the pre-experimental design, why was this design necessary?

Additional Requirements

· Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.

· APA formatting: Your assessment should be formatted according to APA (6th ed.) style and formatting.

· Length: A typical response will be 3 typed and double-spaced pages.

· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.