The final exam consists of ten questions. Please answer all the questions in paragraph format (3-8 full sentences), 12 font/times single space. Make sure to spell check.
The exam includes open-ended questions, definitions and, a scenario/situation that you must respond to. Please write the question before each answer. Please read the entire question. Some questions have more than one part and each part must be answered. Some questions are worth more points. So Please answer ALL questions. You will complete the exam on your own. THIS IS NOT A GROUP PROJECT. Please include the page for each answer (if from your textbook, or if from the CITI www.citiprogram.org ). In some cases, using your class notes is acceptable, but you must include the date that the topic was discussed in class.
1. This question is about a sample t-test. It has 2 parts.
a. Define a one sample t-test.
b. Write the syntax (what is the code that you use in SPSS for a one sample t-test?).
2. This question is about peer-reviewed research. It has 2 parts.
a. Describe the purpose of a peer-reviewed research article.
b. What are the different components of the peer-reviewed abstract?
3. This question is about formulating a research question. It has 2 parts.
a. Write a research question in which you state a relationship between two variables.
b. Write a hypothesis based on your research question.
4. Describe the purpose of qualitative field work.
5. Describe three ways to create a good questionnaire.
6. Define independent variable (in your own words
7. Define dependent variables (in your own words
8. Describe probability sampling for selecting research participants (in your own words).
9. Please answer the next question based on this scenario/situation:
Julie was recently diagnosed with a serious medical condition. The treatment for her medical condition is not known, but researchers are working hard to discover a cure. Julie’s doctor recommended that she participate in medical research. If she participates in the study, it is possible that she may receive the life-saving medicine or she may receive a placebo (a fake medication). Based on this scenario/situation, You are asked to create an informed consent. Your answer should include all of the required elements for informed consent.
10. Please answer the next question based on this scenario/situation:
The Mayor of the Town of Windsor would like to conduct a town-wide research study. He assembles a team of researchers to help him. His team goes door-to-door and anyone living in the home must fill out the questionnaires. The researchers have a flyer with basic information. The information states that the purpose is for research. The Mayor needs to research the community to provide more resources for everyone living there. Each person in the house must participate in the research. The researcher’s tell the residents that it will only take a few minutes. If anyone refuses to participate they will have to pay a fine. Describe whether or not you agree that the basic ethic principles of research are being upheld? Please provide details and think about the basic ethical principles of research in your answer.
