research and critique an experiment on suicidal behavior

Research and Critique an Experimental Study

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, be sure to have read all the required resources for the week.

Find an experimental research study on the topic chosen in Week One for your Final Research Proposal. You may choose to include an experimental study which was included in the literature review you used in the Week One assignment by searching the reference list for experimental research studies on the topic. However, it is also acceptable to find and include an experimental research study on the topic that is not included in that literature review.

Identify the specific experimental research design used in the study. Summarize the main points of the experimental research study including information on the hypothesis, sampling strategy, research design, statistical analysis, results, and conclusion(s). Evaluate the published experimental research study focusing on and identifying the specific threats to validity that apply to the chosen study. Explain whether or not these threats were adequately addressed by the researchers. Describe how the researchers applied ethical principles in the research study.

The Research and Critique an Experimental Study

  • Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • o Title of paper

    o Student’s name

    o Course name and number

    o Instructor’s name

    o Date submitted

  • Must use at least one peer-reviewed source in addition to those required for this week.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center
  • Rubric grade

  • Total Possible Score: 8.00
  • Includes an Experimental Research Study on the Topic Chosen in Week One for the Final Research Proposal
  • Total: 0.50
  • Distinguished – Chooses a quantitative research study on the topic chosen in Week One. The study is a clear example of an experimental research design.
  • Proficient – Chooses a quantitative research study, but the research design is non-experimental. The study may not be on the exact topic selected in Week One, but it is on a related topic.
  • Basic – Chooses a research study that is neither quantitative nor experimental. The topic of the study may not be related to the topic selected in Week One.
  • Below Expectations – Chooses an article which is not a primary research study.
  • Non Performance – The selection of an experimental research study on the chosen topic is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
  • Identifies the Specific Experimental Research Design Used in the Study
  • Total: 1.00
  • Distinguished – Identifies the specific experimental research design used in the study by providing thorough details of the design. The classification is supported by properly cited evidence from the assigned readings and/or other scholarly sources.
  • Proficient – Identifies the general type of experimental research design used in the study by providing some details of the design. The classification is supported by evidence cited from the assigned readings.
  • Basic – Identifies the study as being in the experimental category and offers some evidence for this classification. Relevant details are missing, but at least one scholarly source is cited regarding the research design.
  • Below Expectations – Attempts to identify the experimental research design used in the study, but does not provide sufficient details or a citation of a scholarly source to support the classification.
  • Non Performance – The identification of the specific experimental research design used in the study is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
  • Summarizes the Main Points of the Experimental Research Study Including Information on the Hypothesis, Sampling Strategy, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Results, and Conclusion(s)
  • Total: 1.50
  • Distinguished – Thoroughly summarizes all of the main points of the study, including information on the hypothesis, sampling strategy, research design, statistical analysis, results, and conclusion(s).
  • Proficient – Summarizes most of the main points of the study, such as the hypothesis, sampling strategy, research design, statistical analysis, results, and conclusion(s). Details about one of these areas may be missing.
  • Basic – Summarizes some of the main points of the study, such as the hypothesis, sampling strategy, research design, statistical analysis, results, and conclusion(s). Details about one or more of these areas are missing.
  • Below Expectations – Attempts to summarize the main points of the study, such as the hypothesis, sampling strategy, research design, statistical analysis, results, and conclusion(s); however, details about many of these areas is missing.
  • Non Performance – The summary of the main points of the study is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
  • Evaluates the Published Experimental Research Study Focusing on and Identifying the Specific Threats to Validity That Apply to the Chosen Study
  • Total: 2.00
  • Distinguished – Thoroughly evaluates the study and identifies specific threats to validity that apply to the way this study is designed. The evaluation is supported by substantial citations from the assigned readings and/or other scholarly sources. Fully explains whether or not the threats to validity were adequately addressed by the researchers.
  • Proficient – Evaluates the study and identifies specific threats to validity that may apply to its design. The evaluation is supported by evidence cited from scholarly sources such as the assigned readings. Explains whether or not the threats to validity were addressed by the researchers.
  • Basic – Minimally evaluates the study and identifies some threats to validity that somewhat apply to its design. The evaluation is minimally supported by evidence cited from scholarly sources. Partially explains whether or not the identified threats to validity were addressed by the researchers.
  • Below Expectations – Attempts to evaluate the study and identify threats to validity; however, they do not apply to its design; the evaluation is not supported by evidence cited from scholarly sources, or explain whether or not the identified threats to validity were addressed by the researchers.
  • Non Performance – The evaluation of the study and identification of threats to validity is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
  • Applied Ethics: Ethical Issue Recognition
  • Total: 1.00
  • Distinguished – States ethical issues when presented in a complex, ambiguous context and recognizes interrelationships among the various issues.
  • Proficient – States ethical issues when they are presented in an ambiguous context or recognizes cross-relationships among the issues.
  • Basic – States basic and apparent ethical issues and understands the complexities or interrelationships among the issues.
  • Below Expectations – States apparent ethical issues but fails to recognize their complexity or interrelationships.
  • Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
  • Critical Thinking: Evidence
  • Total: 0.50
  • Distinguished – Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.
  • Proficient – Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.
  • Basic – Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.
  • Below Expectations – Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.
  • Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
  • Critical Thinking: Conclusions and Related Outcomes
  • Total: 0.50
  • Distinguished – Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and clearly reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.
  • Proficient – Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.
  • Basic – Conclusions and related outcomes are identified and minimally reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.
  • Below Expectations – Conclusions and related outcomes are not logical or reflective of an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.
  • Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
  • Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
  • Total: 0.25
  • Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
  • Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
  • Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
  • Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
  • Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
  • Written Communication: APA Formatting
  • Total: 0.25
  • Distinguished – Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
  • Proficient – Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
  • Basic – Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
  • Below Expectations – Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.
  • Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
  • Written Communication: Resource Requirement
  • Total: 0.25
  • Distinguished – Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
  • Proficient – Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
  • Basic – Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
  • Below Expectations – Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.
  • Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
  • Written Communication: Page Requirement
  • Total: 0.25
  • Distinguished – The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
  • Proficient – The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
  • Basic – The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
  • Below Expectations – The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
  • Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
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