Data preparation is a step in the research process most of us who do not often do research forget must be done. Outliers, incomplete interviews and other considerations apply even in qualitative research. What are the pragmatic aspects of data preparation; in other words, why must it be done? When collecting data at the qualitative level, how do we know when saturation has been reached?
Finally, identify the analytical frameworks addressed in your reading. Does one hold more appeal to you than another; in what way?
we examine the design and interpretation of social science research. Select one of the following (individual differences, history effects, response bias, regression to the mean, experimenter bias, testing effects, or participant reactions) and discuss the impact on research design. Describe the issue and how it impacts the design considerations for the researcher. Explain how the issue impacts the estimation of validity and the interpretation of results.
we examine the design and interpretation of social science research. Select one of the following (individual differences, history effects, response bias, regression to the mean, experimenter bias, testing effects, or participant reactions) and discuss the impact on research design. Describe the issue and how it impacts the design considerations for the researcher. Explain how the issue impacts the estimation of validity and the interpretation of results. Charts will be included in attachement.
we will analyze a peer review journal article.Using PsycINFO, select a peer reviewed journal article that uses a quantitative research design. Provide a brief summary that highlights the main research question, what was measured and how it was measured, and the primary findings. Please discuss what methods you would do differently and what you would do as a follow on study. Ensure that your discussion focuses on the research design (i.e., methods) and your next steps focuses on how you would design or redesign the study if you were asked to do it.
