Question You have probably encountered conflicting research reported in the mass media. For example, one study might indicate that drinking red win improves health while another study indicates that it does not. Speculate on the reasons why various researcher might obtain different results when studying the same problem. I think a lot of reasons this … Continue reading Topic 2 Empirical Research DQ 2
Discussion Question: 2. You have probably encountered conflicting research reported in the mass media. For example, one study might indicate that drinking red wine improves health while another study indicates it does not. Speculate on the reasons why various researchers might obtain different results when studying the same problem. Reasons Why: I believe this could … Continue reading Topic 2, DQ 2: Empirical Research
Discussion Question Have you ever conducted an informal experiment by giving a treatment to a person or a group then observing the effects? If so, briefly describe it. Would you have obtained better information by including a control group? Explain. Informal Experiment I have performed an informal experiment on my daughter before. A couple of … Continue reading Topic 4, DQ 2: Informal Experiments
When selecting Qualitative or Quantitative research to rate the excellence of professors I would say that the decision would have to be based on the type of class. For a class whose purpose is to teach the student how to learn I would say that qualitative factors would be more relevant. A good example would … Continue reading Topic 8, DQ 1: Rating for Professors
Discussion Question: Consider your chosen career path, or if you are not yet sure, bring to mind one career path you are considering. How do you think knowledge of research methods could help you in that career? While a career path is sometimes changed a few times due to the amount of research one does. … Continue reading Topic 1, DQ 2: Career Path with Research
Discussion Question Suppose you wanted to know whether having parents read to preschool children has a positive effect on the children’s subsequent reading achievement. Do you think it would be better to conduct an “experimental study” or a “nonexperimental study”? Why? Option 1: Experimental Study The participants in this type of study would be families … Continue reading Topic 4, DQ 3: Effects of Reading to Preschoolers
The Discussion Question Suppose you read that an outbreak of intestinal disorders occurred in a town and the source was traced to contaminated chicken served in a popular restaurant. Is it likely the study that identified the source was “experimental” or “nonexperimental”? Why? Study Designation As stated above, this topic differentiates between Experimental and Nonexperimental … Continue reading Topic 4, DQ 1: Experimental and Nonexperimental Studies
Weekly Overview: The Forsyth workshop I mentioned about developing a research topic is this Wednesday. I hope you can attend. The link is in your activities checklist. In class, you’ll have a quiz on Parts 1 through 3 of the current text and a new chapter to read. Also, we’ll start using the blog for … Continue reading Week 3: Review, Reading, & Quiz!