PSY550 Week 2 Benchmark – Article Critique

PSY550 Week 2 Benchmark – Article Critique Latest 2017 August

 

Details:

View the library tutorial on using the GCU
databases and the empirical journal checklist. Find a scholarly peer reviewed
journal from the library. Select a research study (complete with Method,
Results, and Discussion sections).

In 750-1,000 words, analyze the article.

1. List
the research question(s)/hypothesis being considered in the article.

2. Summarize
the study being conducted, including the purpose of the study.

3. Describe
the method and design used to test the research question(s)/hypothesis,
including:

o Discuss
if you believe the method and design was the correct method and design for the
study. If not what would your suggestion for method and design be.

o Describe
the variables, how they were defined and operationalized.

1. Discuss
if the study is ethically sound. Why or why not. What elements are present, or
lacking, to show it is ethically sound.

Include at least two to four scholarly
sources.

Prepare this assignment according to the
guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review
the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to
Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This
benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 3.2:
Critically evaluate psychological research; 3.4: Apply ethical standards to
evaluate psychological science and practice; and 4.1 Effective writing for
scientific purposes.