Assignment task: Research Methodology
Granello, D. H., & Gibbs, T. A. (2016). The power of language and labels: "The mentally ill" versus "people with mental illnesses." Journal of Counseling & Development, 94(1), 31-40.
According to the article above in reference to the Quantitative Research describe the following:
1. Is there a clear and adequate description of the instrument?
2. What types of measures were used in the study (direct observation and behavioral measures, self-report and inventories, ratings of others' behavior, physiological approaches, and/or interview)? Identify any problems or limitations with the types of measures used.
3. Does the instrument appear to be appropriate for the sample (e.g., are there any cross-cultural, gender, and/or diversity biases)? Explain.
4. Is the reliability of the instrument reported? What type of reliability was reported?
5. Is the reliability reported for the instrument adequate? Explain.
6. What types of validity were reported for the instrument used?
7. Is the validity of the instrument adequate? Explain.