PLEASE PICK A TOPIC BASED ON A SOCIAL SCIENCE TOPIC.ATTACHED IS INSTRUCTOR GUIDANCE FOR GUIDANCE. Part B: Research Study Critique In this second  portion of the Final Exam, you will identify and cri

PLEASE PICK A TOPIC BASED ON A SOCIAL SCIENCE TOPIC.

ATTACHED IS INSTRUCTOR GUIDANCE FOR GUIDANCE. 

Part B: Research Study Critique In this second  portion of the Final Exam, you will identify and critically evaluate a  quantitative research article based on a social science topic.  Your  selected article must include a research question(s) and/or  hypothesis(es) and utilize statistical analyses covered in the course.  The article must be peer-reviewed and published within the last 10  years.

In the body of your critique, describe the statistical approaches  used, the variables included, the hypothesis(es) proposed, and the  interpretation of the results.   In your conclusion, suggest other  statistical approaches that could have been used and, if appropriate,  suggest alternative interpretations of the results.  This process will  allow you to apply the concepts learned throughout the course in the  interpretation of actual scientific research. Your critique must include  the following sections:

1. Introduction: This section will include a general  introduction of the quantitative study from a peer-reviewed source  published within the last 10 years.  The research questions and/or  hypothesis(es) as well as the purpose of the study should be clearly  defined.
2. Methods: Describe and evaluate the procedures and  methods of data collection, measures/instruments used, the participants  and how they were selected, and the statistical techniques used.
3. Results: In this section describe and critique the results presented in the study.
4. Discussion: Discuss and evaluate the efficacy of the  results presented in the study.  Address, the strengths, weaknesses, and  limitations of the study, and suggest future research directions.   Include additional forms of statistical analyses as part of the  suggestions for future research.

The Research Study Critique:

1. Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (excluding title  and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined  in the Ashford Writing Center.  Use 12-point font, with 1-inch  margins.  
2. Must use the sections and headings described above.
3. Must address the article with critical thought by examining,  reflecting, and evaluating the article from an objective viewpoint and  by using facts to support your argument. Refer to the Critical Thinking Community (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. website for further assistance.
4. Must end with a conclusion that summarizes your critical evaluation.
5. Must use one quantitative research study from a peer-reviewed source that was published within the last 10 years.
6. Must properly cite the source article in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
7. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.