Discussion 1 - Characterizing Psychologists’ Diverse Approaches

Discussion 1: Characterizing Psychologists’ Diverse Approaches to Research
Instructions
Choose two recently published, peer-reviewed research reports—one on a quantitative and one on a qualitative study—related to the topic you are considering for your senior project. (Briefly state what this is.) For each report, complete the following for your post to the discussion:
1. Reference citation for the journal article (in correct APA format):
2. General purpose: What was the purpose of the study? How did the author(s) make a case for its importance to the field?
3. Fit and specific rationale: How does the study fit into the existing research literature?
4. Participants: Who were the participants? How were they selected? Who was the author(s), and how was he or she/they related to the purpose, participants, and study site?
5. Context: Where did the study take place?
6. Research approach: How did the author(s) characterize the research approach used?
7. Results: What were the primary findings?
8. Conclusions: How did the author(s) interpret their findings with respect to the general purpose of the study?
9. Your Take-aways: What did you learn about human behavior and/or experience from reading this research report?
Be sure to attach copies of the articles to your post.
Suggestions for How to Support Your Peers’ Work
· What other studies do the author(s) of your peer’s article cite do you think might be also be helpful to review?
· What theories, references, or other resources on this topic have you come across that might be helpful to your peer?
· What personal experiences or insights have you had that might be relevant to your peer’s topic?
· How might your peer narrow the topic to something more doable for a senior project?
For full credit on level of participation, comment on the posts of at least two of your peers and respond to those who comment on your post.

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Solution: Discussion 1 - Characterizing Psychologists’ Diverse Approaches