Assignment:
Discussion 1 - Research Design Validity
Discuss the importance of validity and research design.
Next, choose one type of validity (internal, external, construct, or statistical conclusion) and discuss its relevance to experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental research.
Discussion 2 - Comparison Groups
Comparison groups are one of the important elements to the scientific control of a research design.
Choose one type of comparison group from the list provided in the book and expand upon how the inclusion of this type of comparison group would improve the overall validity of the findings.
Discussion 3 - Control Techniques
Control is an important element in any type of research.
Considering experimental research, come up with a hypothetical research scenario and apply each of the five types of control to the scenario. Use specific examples to illustrate your point.
Discussion 4 - Establishing Cause and Effect
What are the major differences between experimental, quasi experimental, and non-experimental research?
Discuss the three major conditions to meet cause and effect (be sure to review your text for further information). Provide a typical experimental "weakness" that wouldn't allow a researcher to determine cause and effect.
Attachment:- Primer of the Scientific Method.rar