Inductive Reasoning Discussion

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Prepare: To prepare to answer this prompt, take another look at Chapter 5 of our book, paying close attention to the names of the various forms of inductive inference. Take a look as well at the required resources from this week.

 

Reflect: Think about examples you have seen of each type of inductive inference in daily life. Consider the relative strength of such inferences in light of the methods of evaluation that you learned in the chapter.

 

Write: To answer the prompt, create or find one example each of three different types of inductive inference that we learned in Chapter 5. Clearly indicate as well which type of inductive inference it is. For each of your arguments, include an analysis of its degree of strength using the evaluative methods we learned in the chapter for that type of argument.

 

APA Format in 300 or more words

Research the 1976 trial of Patricia Hearst and briefly summarize the case against her.

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Research the 1976 Trial of Patricia Hearst

 

You are an employee of the Jury Consultation Corporation. Imagine it is 1976, and Patricia Hearst has just been charged with armed robbery. You have been hired by the defense to assist in developing a strategy to help to acquit her.

 

Find answers to the following questions:

 

  • Research the 1976 trial of Patricia Hearst and briefly summarize the case against her.
  • What characteristics does Patricia Hearst possess that could possibly sway a jury in her favor? As a result, what characteristics should her defense attorney look for when selecting a jury?
  • What characteristics does Patricia Hearst possess that could sway a jury against her? As a result, what characteristics should the prosecuting attorney look for when selecting a jury?
  • What type of psychological expert should the defense hire? In other words, what area of psychology should the expert specialize in? Be specific and support your answer.

 

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation, to the client’s attorney explaining your answers to the above questions. Make sure that your report is something that an attorney could use to assist them in developing and trying a case.

 

Use headings, the bold style, and bulleted lists to effectively communicate your findings. You should include detailed speaker notes to assist in your presentation. Please make sure to have at least 10 slides for review. All citations in the report should be in APA 6th edition format.

 

Introduction To Cross-Cultural Psychology Paper

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Choose one of the case studies provided in the electronic readings for Week One.The case readings (3) are from the ERR for week 1. Do not use the videos.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you analyze cross-cultural psychology. As a part of your analysis, do the following:

  • Provide an overview of the case study.
  • Use the case study to provide a definition and an example of cultural and cross-cultural psychology.
  • Analyze the relationship between cultural psychology and cross-cultural psychology.
  • Discuss the methodology associated with cross-cultural psychology research.
  • Discuss how the case study helps you better understand how ethnicity, race, and worldviews are separate yet related concepts.
  • Discuss how enculturation may play a role in the case study you have chosen.

Incorporate a minimum of three credible, peer-reviewed references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

IF YOU CAN COMPLETE THIS TONIGHT THEN AWESOME! IF NOT PLEASE TOMORROW AFTERNOON. NO PLAGIARISM PLEASE!

Grading Guide: Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology Paper

PSY/450 Version 5

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Grading Guide

Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology Paper

This assignment is due in Week 1.

Content

60 Percent

 Points Earned

X/6
· Provides an overview of the case study

· Uses the case study to provide a definition and an example of cultural psychology and cross-cultural psychology

· Analyzes the relationship between cultural psychology and cross-cultural psychology

· Discusses the methodology associated with cross-cultural research

· Discusses how the case study helps the student better understand how ethnicity, race, and worldviews are separate yet related concepts

· Discusses how enculturation may play a role in the case study that was chosen

 Comments:
Organization and Development

20 Percent

 Points Earned

X/2
· The paper is 1,050 to 1,400 words in length.

· The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis.

· The tone aligns with the assignment’s purpose and is appropriate for the audience.

· The paper provides relevant and sufficient background on the topic.

· The paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.

 Comments:
Mechanics and Format

20 Percent

 Points Earned

X/2
· The assignment file is presentable and functional.

· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

· The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendices—is consistent with APA guidelines.

 Comments:
Additional Comments:

 

 Total Earned

X/10

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Instrument Reliability

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Reliability and Validity Worksheet

Instrument Reliability

A reliable instrument is one that is consistent in what it measures. If, for example, an individual scores highly on the first administration of a test and if the test is reliable, he or she should score highly on a second administration.

Imagine that you are conducting a study for which you must develop a test in mathematics for 7th-grade students. You develop a 30-point test and distribute it to a class of 12, 7th-grade students. You then administer the test again one month later to the day. The scores of the students on the two administrations of the test are listed below. Use Microsoft® Excel® or IBM® SPSS® to create a scatterplot with the provided scores, formatted as shown in the example graph. What observations can you make about the reliability of this test? Explain.

30-POINT TEST 30-POINT TEST

(FIRST ADMINISTRATION) (SECOND ADMINISTRATION)

A 17 15_______________

B 22 18_______________

C 25 21_______________

D 12 15_______________

E 7 14_______________

F 28 27_______________

G 27 24_______________

H 8 5_______________

I 21 25_______________

J 24 21_______________

K 27 27_______________

L 21 19_______________

What Kind of Validity Evidence: Content-Related, Criterion-Related or Construct-Related?

A valid instrument is one that measures what it says it measures. Validity depends on the amount and type of evidence there is to support one’s interpretations concerning data that has been collected. This week, you discussed three kinds of evidence that can be collected regarding validity: content-related, criterion-related, and construct-related evidence.

Each question below represents one of these three evidence types. In the space provided, write content if the question refers to content-related evidence, criterion if the question related to criterion-related evidence, and construct if the question refers to construct-related evidence of validity.

1. How strong is the relationship between the students’ scores obtained using this instrument and their teacher’s rating of their ability?

2. How adequately do the questions in the instrument represent that which is being measured?

3. Do the items that the instrument contains logically reflect that which is being measured?

4. Are there a variety of different types of evidence (test scores, teacher ratings, correlations, etc.) that all measure this variable?

5. How well do the scores obtained using this instrument predict future performance?

6. Is the format of the instrument appropriate?