As you study psychology, it is important to realize that it is a behavioral science and psychologists follow specific guidelines for conducting research. Research designs are not all alike, and methods vary based on the nature of the study and the research questions you are asking. What method would best answer your research questions? You can learn a lot about research designs by closely examining how psychologists plan and implement their studies. For this Discussion, you will participate in a study and then analyze it to increase your understanding of research designs.

To prepare:

• Read the Discussion post requirements carefully before participating in the study. Understanding these requirements prior to completing the study will help you complete the assignment successfully.
• Read Chapter 1 from the course text, with particular attention to research designs and the approaches to studying behavior. Then,
• Option 1: Go to the Walden Research Center and create a user name and account. You are only asked to give your name and Walden e-mail address. You will immediately receive an e-mail with a link and password to access the participant pool page. On the participant pool page, review the studies that are currently available, and select a research topic that interests you. Studies will vary in type and length. As such, be sure to carefully read the descriptions and eligibility criteria. For the purpose of this assignment you also will need to select a study that you can complete during one online session before the assignment due date (e.g., for some studies listed you are asked to sign up now but the study doesn’t actually take place until several weeks later, or may require the participants to attend multiple sessions – these would not be suitable for this assignment).

OR

• Option 2: Go to the Social Psychology Network website link at http://www.socialpsychology.org/expts.htm. Click on a topic that interests you in either professional research or student research. Click on several studies, and then choose a research study in which to participate. Studies will vary in type and length, and you may find a few that have been closed to participants.

With these thoughts in mind:

By Day 3

1. Provide a brief description (fewer than 50 words) of the study in which you participated. Include the title of the study, the research topic, and what you were asked to do as a participant. Note: Include the study title or topic in the “Subject” field of your post (e.g., Test Anxiety).
2. Identify whether the research is basic or applied. Explain how you came to this conclusion.
3. Provide an explanation of the strengths and limitations of the study.

Note: Be sure to support the responses within your Discussion post, and in your colleague reply, with evidence from the assigned Learning Resources.

 

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Case Study

INSTRUCTIONS:  A case study analysis requires you to investigate an organizational problem, examine the alternative solutions, and propose the most effective solution using supporting evidence. Before you begin writing, follow these guidelines to help you prepare and understand the case study:

1. Read and Examine the Case Thoroughly 2. Focus Your Analysis 3. Uncover Possible Solutions 4. Select the Best Solutions 5. Incorporate 5-7 Scholarly Sources

Drafting the Case
Once you have gathered the necessary information, a draft of your analysis should include these sections in addition to a response to each discussion question. The case analysis should be no longer than 3-5 pages in length.

1. Introduction

• Identify the key problems and issues in the case study.

1. Background

• Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and the most important issues.
• Demonstrate that you have researched the problems in this case study.

1. Response to Case Questions
2. Recommendations

• Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing the proposed solution. 2.
• If applicable, recommend further action to resolve some of the issues 3.
• What should be done and who should do it?

NOTE: Reference list following APA 7th edition format guidelines. Remember, every assignment must include the FCE cover page. See appendix.

*In doing your work, you will be expected to use scholarly (or academic) sources (as opposed to popular or general sources). A scholarly article introduces new knowledge based on original research or experimentation. Books, conference publications, and academic journal articles, regardless of whether they are print-based or electronic, are common types of scholarly materials. Government/State reports for this assignment are acceptable – but must be listed as a source.

 

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Question 1:

Review chapter 19 in the course text, in your own words, discuss the practical steps for developing a technology roadmap.

Note: Your initial post will be your answer to the Question and is to be 250 – 300 words with at least two references. Initial post will be graded on length, content, grammar and use of references. References should always be below each question as they are a different topic and not related in any way.

References: 

McKeen, J. D., & Smith, H. A. (2015). IT strategy: Issues and practices (3rd ed.). Pearson.

Question 2:

Read the Project Management at MM Case Study on pages 324-327 in the textbook.

1. Some organizational factors increase a project’s likelihood of success. Identify these

“facilitators” for the Green project.

2. Other organizational factors decrease a project’s likelihood of success. Identify these

“barriers” for the Green project.

3. Outline the things that McCann needs to do right away.

Note: Your initial post will be your answer to the Question and is to be 500 – 550 words with at least two references. Initial post will be graded on length, content, grammar and use of references. References should always be below each question as they are a different topic and not related in any way.

References: 

McKeen, J. D., & Smith, H. A. (2015). IT strategy: Issues and practices (3rd ed.). Pearson.

 

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