In dissertation, you will calculate your measures’ reliability using Cronbach’s alpha.  This week as we explore reliability, we will practice this calculation using the Growth Mindset scale (Dweck, 1999)  and an online version of statistical software (Jamovi). First, take the scale yourself and write down your responses (numbers) for each of the three items.  Next, […]

Consider the information discussed in Ch. 7 regarding the three indicators of health: life expectancy, infant mortality, and subjective well-being. Determine what these indicators are for each state and gender within your Learning Team. Create a visual representation of each culture using graphs in Microsoft® Word, Excel®, or another program. You can view some examples of visual representations on the […]

As noted in the text, the diagnosis of probable Alzheimer’s disease should be done by performing a thorough evaluation to rule out other potential causes of the observed symptoms. Based on nearly 30 years of research, new criteria were released in 2011 jointly by the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association. These new […]

Question 1 The primary concern of an institutional review board is to determine whether deception is necessary. determine whether informed consent will be obtained. ensure that the safety of research participants is adequately protected. evaluate the scientific merit of a proposed study. Question 2 Tammy’s experiment compared the effectiveness of videotape and textbook presentation of […]

Topic: Consider these statements: “Qualitative research methods are the best!” “Quantitative research methods are the best!” Thread Prompt: Present an argument in your thread that supports EACH of these 2 statements. Separate your writings (do not mix these 2 statements as 1 statement), and label them as “Statement 1” and “Statement 2” in your thread. Support each […]