Variables that will be considered in the study Question

November 25, 2022

Variables that will be considered in the study Question

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

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Assignment Content

A key component of conducting responsible research is defining the variables that will be considered in the study and showing how they will be measured. Without clarifying this information, researchers risk invalidating their research due to mishandled data. If others are relying on you to provide accurate data as a result of your research process, then you must plan ahead and consider factors that could influence the validity of the results of your study.
This assignment will help you prepare an original research proposal. In the first part, you will explore a psychological construct and how other researchers have defined it, then create your own operational definition of the construct to use in a research proposal of your own (building on your proposal each week during the course and submitting it in Week 8). In the second part of this assignment, you will examine factors that could influence the validity of the results of a study, such as reactivity of measurement, sensitivity of the dependent variable, and demand characteristics, and look at strategies for overcoming these challenges. Considering these factors in advance will give you the foundation to develop your own research hypothesis and plan for your proposal.
Complete Parts 1 and 2 below in a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper. (Part 2 should be longer than Part 1.)
Part 1: Operational Definition of Psychological Construct
Select 1 psychological construct. Choose a construct that you might want to use if you were to conduct your own research study.
Note: If you want to use this week’s assignment to prepare for your final research proposal, read the Wk 4 – Research Plan assignment for details.
Locate and read 3 scholarly peer-reviewed articles related to the construct, and do the following:

Summarize how the authors operationally define the construct in each study.

List APA citations for the articles you reviewed.

Develop an operational definition of the construct in your own words based on the peer-reviewed articles. Note that it may be similar to the construct used in the articles. You can use this operational definition to inform your research proposal.
Part 2: Challenges of Observational Methods
Define methods used to observe/measure a dependent variable.
Describe potential challenges to observation that could impact the validity of a study. Consider challenges such as reactivity of measurement, sensitivity of the dependent variable, and demand characteristics.
Explain strategies for overcoming these challenges in a research study.

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Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.