(See the Abstract, First Paragraph of the Intro, & Subheadings in the Introduction)
- Identify the target population – To whom should the results of this study generalize/apply?
Hint: Your answer should include information from the Understanding Method Section PPT – Specifically look at the “Participants” Slides
(See the Article Method “Participants”)
2. *Describe the study sample. Your answer should not simply copy the detailed information from the article. Instead, state the total number of participants and offer a thorough summary (do not need to include the specific details/numbers).
*Describe: Ex: Age; Gender; Ethnicity; Religion; Sexual Orientation; Marital Status; Family Status; Education Level; Income; Occupation; Geographic Region, Etc.
(See the Article 1) Introduction “Hypotheses for Psychological Adjustment;” 2) theMethod “Initial Survey Measures;” and 3) the Method “ESM Survey Questions” – First Paragraph & “Social media usage” Subheading)
3. Identify the variables of interest. (Remember, we are focusing on Hypotheses 3a and 4a).
Hint: These are the same variables from Question #2 in the Introduction Section Assignment.
3-A. State the operational definitions = How are each of the variables in Hypotheses 3a and 4a being measured?
Hint: In Question #2 in the Introduction Section Assignment, you were asked about the definitions (= constructs) of the variables of interest. Now, you are being asked about the operational definitions.
(See the Article Method “Participants”)
4. Specify (e.g., convenience sampling or simple random sampling) how sampling (selecting participants for the study) was conducted for the study.
4-A. Explain your answer above – Why do you think it is that type of sampling? / Was a random assignment used in this study? Explain why or why not.
Hint: your answer should include information from the Understanding Method Section PPT – Specifically look at the “Participants” Slides
(See the Article Method “Procedures” & “ESM Survey Questions” Subheadings)
5. Briefly summarize the Procedures & highlight the Experience Sampling Method (ESM).
Hint: When describing the ESM process, focus on the first paragraph, “Mood” and “Alone status & preference” Subheadings – you do not have to include information from the “Social media usage” subheading.
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