6183Given the crucial and significant value of research for psychology, and its particular value for cross-cultural research, it is imperative that psychologists have an adequate understanding of various research methods and techniques. Such knowledge will help psychologists better assess research findings, conclusions and claims, and...
6153Consider, for example, what criteria are used in your discipline to evaluate alignment of research components. And in what way will your future research contribute to your identity as scholar-practitioner who is dedicated to positive social change? For this Discussion, you will consider criteria for evaluating...
6152search for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research articles from peer-reviewed journals on your topic of interest. Before you read the full article and begin your annotation, locate the methodology section in the article to be sure that it describes the appropriate research design. For quantitative research...
6151Specific methods of data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations) produce specific types of data that will answer particular research questions, but not others; so here too, as covered in previous weeks, the research questions inform how the data will be obtained. Furthermore, the method...
6150In this Discussion, you will explore the basics of mixed methods research designs, calling upon your growing understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research. With these thoughts in mind: Post your response to the question, “To what extent is mixed methods research simply taking a quantitative design...
6149Annotation of a Qualitative Research Article This week, you will submit the annotation of a qualitative research article on a topic of your interest. Narrative, ethnographic, grounded theory, case study, and phenomenology are examples of types of research designs or approaches used in qualitative research. An annotation...
6148explain criteria for evaluating the quality of qualitative research and consider the connection of such criteria to philosophical orientations. You will also consider the ethical implications of designing qualitative research. With these thoughts in mind: Post an explanation of two criteria for evaluating the quality of qualitative...
6147Post a critique of the research study in which you: Evaluate the research questions and hypotheses. The Research Questions and Hypotheses Checklist serves as a guide for your evaluation. Please do not respond to the checklist in a Yes/No format in writing your Discussion post. Identify the type...
6143Scenario: Culture, Psychology, and Community Imagine an international organization has approached you to help resolve an inter-group conflict. You are an authority in cross-cultural psychology and have been asked to serve as a consultant based on a recent violent conflict involving a refugee community in your...
6115Overview Because few undergraduate programs offer courses in counseling, one of the areas in which new counselors and therapists struggle is that of developing a professional identity. This course has provided the basic ideas and practice exercises that you need to begin developing your own professional...