Explain how the authors used each statistic

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Homework: Evaluating Non-experimental Studies

Overview

This homework will require you to find and evaluate a nonexperimental study on a topic of your choice in the field of psychology. This will take time and develop your research skills, as you must find an original, empirical, quantitative research article published within the last 5 years over a topic of your choosing in the field of psychology to evaluate. You will further hone your research skills by locating an article referenced by a peer and evaluating it. Reading, evaluating, and communicating research findings using professional standards are skills that will allow you to stay abreast of current and emerging topics in your field for the rest of your professional career.

Thread Instructions

Use your library database to find a primary research article that describes a nonexperimental study on a topic of professional interest in the field of psychology. After you have found an appropriate nonexperimental study, read the entire article carefully.Use the article to complete your thread. The topic thread should address all required components.

Thread Content

Paragraph I

Write a brief (one paragraph) summary of the overall goal of the study. Please note this means the summary should not include any quotes or paraphrases - the goal is to develop your ability to read and write scientifically using your own words, give credit when credit is due, and summarize without plagiarizing. Thus, an in-text citation the first time you mention the study should be included in this first paragraph.

Paragraph II

Look through the entire Results section to identify any inferential statistics with which you are familiar. List them and explain how the authors used each statistic (e.g., to test a specific hypothesis and if so, state the hypothesis it assessed). Note your article must have at least one clearly identifiable statistic relevant or you'll need to select a different article for this homework.

Paragraph III

Identify and discuss one application of professional ethics evidenced in the research design (you may want to review Chapter 1). Do you have any moral and/ or religious concerns raised by the study's design?

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