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 To prepare for this Discussion, read the Poitier et al. study and then revisit what you have learned about your assigned step of the research process.

About 15 years ago, before evidence-based practice became a standard to which to aspire, a professor found an article describing a treatment program for substance-abusing African-American women that incorporated their children and aimed to preserve their families. The program was built around principles of African-centered theory. The professor thought the program appeared well designed and […]

 Identify and explain at least 3 ethical concerns  as per the APA Ethical Codes and how you would resolve the concerns.

Assignment Instructions In this case study, you will analyze a testing scenario using your knowledge of testing and ethics. Part A: Review the Case A school psychologist uses an IQ test to identify students who would benefit from gifted programs and special education. According to the school district policy, new students must be tested for […]

Discuss the reason(s) for mixing both quantitative and qualitative data • Include the characteristics of a good qualitative purpose statement (as listed above) 

There is a link between understanding the purpose of one’s research and selecting the appropriate methods to investigate the questions that are derived from that purpose. –(Newman, Ridenour, Newman, & DeMarco, G. M. P., Jr., 2003, p. 169) For this Discussion, you will evaluate the purpose statements in assigned journal articles in your discipline and […]