Overview
Overview
For this week's assignment, you'll apply some of the research methods you read about in Chapters 1 and 2 by analyzing a scenario. You'll also explore how statistics are used in various fields.
Preparation
Before you begin this assignment, complete the following:
Download the Week 1 Assignment Worksheet.
Instructions
Complete and submit the Week 1 Assignment worksheet.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
Competency 4: Determine the generalizability of specific findings based on parameters of the research design.
Identify the population to which a study’s results can be generalized.
Determine whether a causal conclusion can be made from a given research study’s design.
Competency 5: Evaluate academic options and careers in the social sciences that use statistics.
Identify a graduate program or job posting in the social sciences that uses statistics.
Evaluate the statistical knowledge required for the selected graduate program or job.
Competency 6: Explain why measurement of research variables must be reliable and valid.
Explain how the measurement of a variable may impact the validity of the study.