Write a 2–3-page assessment in which you will compare the research questions, hypotheses, methodologies, and overall findings of two psychology research articles and explain how the articles illustrate the main differences between quantitative and qualitative research.

Write a 2–3-page assessment in which you will compare the research questions, hypotheses, methodologies, and overall findings of two psychology research articles and explain how the articles illustrate the main differences between quantitative and qualitative research.

Note: Developing a research proposal requires specific steps that need to be executed in a sequence. The assessments in this course are presented in sequence and must be completed in order.
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Context
Psychology research aims to understand human behavior. In most cases, psychology research focuses on the ways in which elements of the environment—be they people, places, things, relationships, situations, or conditions—affect that behavior. Research in psychology is the basis for the practice of psychology: a practicing psychologist must use interventions that are shown to be effective through research.
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Questions to Consider
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.
• How do sample size, data collection, and data analysis differ in qualitative and quantitative studies?
• Where do good research ideas come from?
• What topics in psychology interest you most?
• Do you prefer to investigate your topic of interest with a qualitative or quantitative design?
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Resources
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
Capella Resources
Click the links provided to view the following resources:
• Assessment 1 Context.
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Capella Multimedia
Click the links provided below to view the following multimedia pieces:
• Qualitative Versus Quantitative Analysis Quiz | Transcript.
• Quantitative Versus Qualitative Research | Transcript.
• Diagram of the Scientific Method | Transcript.
• The Research Continuum | Transcript.
Course Library Guide
A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the Research Methods in Psychology Library Guide to help direct your research.
Bookstore Resources
The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required. Unless noted otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from the Capella University Bookstore. When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath) course designation.
• Salkind, N. J. (2017). Exploring research (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
o Chapter 1, “The Role and Importance of Research.”
o Chapter 2, “The Research Process: Coming to Terms.”
o Chapter 3A, “Selecting a Problem and Reviewing the Research.”
o Chapter 13, “Writing a Research Proposal.”
o Chapter 14, “Writing a Research Manuscript.”
• Assessment Instructions
Note: You must complete and receive feedback on this assessment before moving on to submit Assessment 2.
Use the Capella library to locate two psychology research articles: a quantitative methods article and a qualitative methods article. These do not need to be on the same topic, but if you have a research topic in mind for your proposal (see Assessment 5), you may wish to pick something similar for this assessment. Read each article carefully.
Then, in a 2–3-page assessment, address the following elements:
1. Summarize the research question and hypothesis, the research methods, and the overall findings.
2. Compare the research methodologies used in each study. In what ways are the methodologies similar? In what ways are they different? (Be sure to use the technical psychological terms we are studying.)
3. Describe the sample and sample size for each study. Which one used a larger sample and why? How were participants selected?
4. Describe the data collection process for each study. What methods were used to collect the data? Surveys? Observations? Interviews? Be specific and discuss the instruments or measures fully—what do they measure? How is the test designed?
5. Summarize the data analysis process for each study. How was the data analyzed? Were statistics used? Were interviews coded?
6. In conclusion, craft 1–2 paragraphs explaining how these two articles illustrate the main differences between quantitative and qualitative research.
Additional Requirements
• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Your assessment should be formatted according to APA (6th ed.) style and formatting.
• Length: A typical response will be 2–3 typed and double-spaced pages.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

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