Psych664 Wk 1 Quiz Principles And Practices In Psychological Research

Part 2: Short Essay Questions • Read each scenario and respond to the following prompts in 45–90 words each. • Question 11 10 Points Jordan is designing a study to determine whether listening to music while studying improves memory retention in college students. He plans to have one group study with music and another group study in silence, then compare their test scores. However, he hasn’t yet decided how to select participants or how to measure memory retention. Respond to the following: • Identify and explain at least 2 important elements of research design that Jordan needs to consider (e.g., sampling methods and data collection methods, etc.). • Explain why these elements are essential for conducting a valid and reliable study. Text Editor • Question 12 10 Points Taylor wants to investigate whether exercise improves mood in high school students. They have a general idea of what they want to study, but they haven’t yet developed a clear research question or decided how to collect and analyze the data. Respond to the following: • Identify and describe at least 2 key elements of the research process that Taylor should address before beginning their study (e.g., formulating a research question, data collection methods, analysis, etc.). • Explain why the elements you identified are important for conducting effective research. Text Editor