Introduction

This assignment provides experience in evaluating the methods and data analysis techniques of studies published in refereed journals. Identifying these aspects helps in understanding the applications of methods to a social problem.

The Instructions for the Written Assignments describe requirements and grading.

Assignment

Complete these tasks for both articles in your topic area:

1. How were the data collected (i.e., survey, content analysis, experiment, evaluation research)?
2. What were the limitations of the approach(es) to data collection?
3. In what ways did the researchers attempt to minimize the limitations of the study?
4. What types of data analysis were conducted in the study?
5. Were the hypotheses supported or not supported?

Due Date:

Please submit a paper copy of your assignment to Dr. Sapp on or prior to Tuesday, December 1st. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.