psyc4600 Non-Experimental Research
Overview
This week, we learned about non-experimental research. For this assignment, you will choose one of the research questions below. You will explain whether it would be possible and ethical to study this question using an experimental design. Then, you will describe a non-experimental research study that could be used to answer your selected research question.
Note: FirstPass, an AI-powered feedback tool, is available to use as you draft this assignment. The FirstPass tool for this assignment is available in the Weekly To-Do List and includes directions on how to upload your draft to receive real-time feedback before you submit for a grade.
Preparation
Download the Week 5 Assignment Template [DOCX].
Choose one of the following research questions:
- How does exposure to extreme trauma during early childhood relate to adult attachment styles?
- Is prolonged social isolation during middle adulthood correlated with severe depression?
- How does consuming high amounts of caffeine during pregnancy relate to a child’s later development?
- Is there a relationship between workplace sexual harassment and employee turnover rates?
Instructions
- Complete the template by typing your responses directly into the designated sections.
- After drafting your initial responses:
- Upload your assignment to FirstPass for feedback.
- Use the feedback provided to revise your work.
- Repeat this cycle of revising and requesting feedback until you are satisfied with your assignment.
- Submit the final version of your assignment to the assignment drop box.
Citation Requirement
No citations are required for this assignment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
- Competency 1: Analyze psychological research studies using appropriate research methods terminology.
- Determine if an experimental study would be possible for a selected research question.
- Design a non-experimental research study that would address the research question.
- Competency 3: Analyze ethical principles in psychological research studies.
- Analyze whether an experimental study would be ethical for a selected research question.
- Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
- Demonstrate good scholarly writing skills with minimal errors and appropriately integrate ethical use of AI tools.