Comprehensive Class Exercise Assignment

RESEARCH METHODS COMPREHENSIVE GROUP EXERCISE

1 . Identify whether the article is qualitative or quantitative

The article is qualitative , since it discusses about the difference between the attachment of institutionalized and community children

2 . Identify the researchers ' hypothesis or question

Serious disturbances of attachment are the rule rather than the exception in children rose in the relatively socially deprived context of contemporary institutions for young children in Romania

3 . What is the independent variable ? What is the dependent variable or is there one

Independent variable is the children , while the dependent

is the behavior of the children

4 . Can you identify the sampling method used in this particular study

The sample method used was an example of probability sampling method specifically stratified sampling method

5 . What research design (s ) were used in this study

The research designs used in the study were assessments , including Strange Situation Procedures , and interviews

6 . Based on the identified research design , what are some of the strengths and weaknesses to the study (What are some problems that you can identify with this type of design

Different children react depending on the given situation . There can be more factors than that which is mentioned in the study that has a significant effect on the behaviors of the children , may it be their family background or the people which surrounds him . So we cannot really say that the study is accurate

7 . After processing the results of the study , provide insights on what you think would have added strength to the study

They could 've done more researches to support their previous study . It could 've helped them to come up with a more significant and accurate result , which could pave a way to a follow-up study

8 . After processing the results of the study , identify a follow-up study . This study can be on something that you think should be explored further or that may be enhanced by using another design

It was mentioned in the that factors such as age , gender ethnicity and measures of attachment do not have an effect it would be very helpful to know why those factors , which were commonly known to have an effect in an individual 's sociological and psychological development , suddenly do not have any effect

9 . What was your overall impression of the article or study (i .e . Do you feel

that it provides benefits for society ? Was the study well designed ? Do

you feel that the results are accurate ? Do you think another research design

would add strength to the study ? Based on class discussions , what else might

you include in your overall impression ? Did they give you enough

Information about their study to set up an identical study

The study is helpful , since it shows to us the importance of the people and the environment , which surrounds them , in their development . It also shows to us the importance of family , and the community in the psychological development of a child...