Psych664 Wk 3 Research Methods

Assignment Content 1. Question When conducting research, selecting the correct method is essential to the outcome. Most research falls into one of two categories: qualitative or quantitative. Differentiating these approaches will help you understand the research you read about and help you determine how to organize a research study of your own. Note: Keep in mind that some researchers opt to combine qualitative and quantitative research methods. In this assignment, you will demonstrate how to differentiate between qualitative and quantitative studies. Assignment Preparation Select and read 1 article from the University Library from each category below to use in your assignment. Qualitative Research Studies o “ ‘It’s Really Hard to Have Your Own Place’: The At-Home Experiences of Latina/o/x Undergraduates During COVID-19” o “ ‘I Felt Grounded and Clear-Headed’: Qualitative Exploration of a Mind-Body Physical Activity Intervention on Stress Among College Students During COVID-19” Quantitative Research Studies o “Mindfulness Mediates the Relationship Between Academic Stress and Academic Achievement Among College Students” o “Romantic Attachment Security Buffers the Effect of Stress on Anxiety in College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic” Assignment Deliverable This summative assessment has 2 parts: o Part 1: Qualitative Study o Part 2: Quantitative Study Ensure that your responses are: o Thorough and complete o Accurate and logical o Carefully edited for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors o Cited according to course-level APA guidelines (where applicable) Assignment Support o Review the following resources for writing guidelines and APA information: o Center for Writing Excellence o Reference and Citation Generator o Grammar Assistance 2. Question Part 1: Qualitative Study Answer the prompts below about the qualitative study you selected. 3. Question 1 Question 1 10 Points Overview (45–90 words) Briefly summarize the research study in your own words. Incorporate the following in your response: o What question did the researcher want to answer? o Explain why this study constitutes qualitative research. o Explain why a qualitative study is appropriate for the research question. Text Editor