Compare and contrast the characteristics of primary and secondary data.

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PSY 315 Week 1 Individual Assignment Research, Statistics, And Psychology Paper

  1. Individual Assignment: Research, Statistics, and Psychology Paper

Resources: Assigned readings, ERRs, the Internet, and other sources

Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you examine the role of research and statistics in the field of psychology.

Address the following items thoroughly:

 

  • Define research and the scientific method (include an explanation of all five steps).
  • Compare and contrast the characteristics of primary and secondary data.
  • Explain the role of statistics in research. (Keep the focus within the field of psychology).

 

Format your paper according to APA standards.

Complete the Certificate of Originality Report and submit to the Assignments link as an attachment along with this assignment.

 

psy 315 week 1 discussion

 

What are the differences between quantitative data and qualitative data? Please provide both definitions and examples. Can folks think of an example where you can describe the same thing using quantitative data in one case, and qualitative data in another? 

 

#2 What is the difference between primary and secondary data? Please provide both definitions and examples. Can folks think of an example where you use the same example, but show how it can be considered primary in one case, and secondary in another?

 

 

 

Diversity Journal Article Summary

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After reading the article, complete a 2 page summary (APA style) with reference page (3 pages total) and do the following:

 

  • demonstrate an understanding of the apprpriate theories or conceptual frameworks
  • clearly summarize methods and results of the research (use APA style in text citations)
  • convey the implications of the results
  • reflect on the findings with regard to diversity in schools
  • organization is logical, text flows smoothly with transitions between ideas
  • paper is well written (no errors)
  • APA style citations are done correctly

Use this citation (the article itself) as a model for your others.

 

 

Lin, M., & Bates, A.B. (2010). Developing teacher candidates’ knowledge, skills, and

dispositions to teach diverse students. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 37, 235.

 

(I have attached pictures of the article pg. 179-184 because it costs money to download)

– there are 8  pictures total

Describe a situation in which critical and creative thought could have been used for a better outcome.

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Critical Thinking and Society Exercise

 

·         Write 150- to 200 words on each of the following topics:

 

o    Describe a situation in which critical and creative thought could have been used for a better outcome. Describe why it is important to think critically and creatively in similar situations.

 

o    Define free will, truth, knowledge, and opinion. Explain how we use them to form thoughts.

 

o    Identify three hindrances to the critical thinking process. Determine methods for overcoming these hindrances. Identify a time in which you experienced a hindrance in critical thinking. Describe a method you could use to overcome the hindrances.

 

o    Identify a message in advertising. Describe how you perceive the message of the advertisement. Try to determine the reality of the advertisement. Distinguish between your perception and the reality of the message.

 

o    Source using APA Guidelines both in paper and at end of paper.

 

o    Note: This assignment is a paper, not just a series of answers.

Explain how the person demonstrates integrity or ethics, giving examples.

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There are leaders in every field of study and business around the world. Select a business leader you admire. Use your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet to select a leader and then to research the leader’s career.

Write a paper on your selected leader. Include the following in the paper:

  • Give an overview of the organization and the leader.
  • Explain how the person demonstrates integrity or ethics, giving examples.
  • Provide your own insight into the organization or leader.
    • What makes the person or organization stand out?
    • If you were in that person’s place or worked for the organization, would you make the same choices? Why or why not?

Write a three- to four-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards for writing style to your work. Also use APA to cite books, articles and websites used in your research.  Use the following file naming convention