WhatisResearch?WillGHopkinsSportandRecreationAUTUniversityAucklandNZ HowtodoResearch:solveaproblem,publishDissectingtheDimensionsofResearch:topic,novelty,technology,scope,mode,methods,ideology,politics,utilityReassemblingtheDimensions:quantitativevsqualitativeresearch HowtodoResearch •Researchisallaboutaddressinganissueor...
The case is stated for psychological research that is primarily descriptive, — ethological, if you will, — rather than experimental, in the sense in which this word has been used in psychology. The physical-science model to which psychology has tailored itself has not proven a productive one...
WhatisResearch?WillGHopkinsSportandRecreationAUTUniversityAucklandNZ HowtodoResearch:solveaproblem,publishDissectingtheDimensionsofResearch:topic,novelty,technology,scope,mode,methods,ideology,politics,utilityReassemblingtheDimensions:quantitativevsqualitativeresearch HowtodoResearch •Researchisallaboutaddressinganissueor...
Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of online therapy for couples. For instance, one such study explored the efficacy of a behavioral couple’s therapy program conducted through videoconferencing. The study found that couples who took part in this program showed improvements in relationship satis...
Insider trading is illegal, and is widely believed to be unethical. It has received widespread attention in the media and has become, for some, the very symbol of ethical decay in business. For a practice that has come to epitomize unethical business behavior, however, insider trading has ...
You study a sample, because it is impractical and wasteful (and therefore unethical) to study a population. “What happens in general refers to the average person or situation in a population represented by your sample. Population is a defined group, not the entire human race or all possible...
In the realm of research, uncovering of truth requires a vigilant eye and an unwavering commitment to objectivity. But what if our quest for knowledge is tainted by an unseen deception? Imagine a world where only the winners tell their tales, where failures fade into oblivion. This can happen...
Graduate students, especially, should be educated about ethical and unethical research practices, for they will be taking over the research enterprise in the not-too-distant future. An ethics benchmark is outlined, and numerous research examples involving the themes of plagiarism, deception, fraud, ...
What made the Aversion Project unethical? Describe each of the four main ethical issues in research, including privacy, confidentiality, informed consent, and protection from harm. What ethical standards did the Monster Study violate? What are social challenges? Why is it important to have ethical ...
You might discover that the gap year provider you chose is unethical, dishonest, or did not deliver what they promised. You may simply find that you didn’t get the experience you were hoping for. If your child is taking a year abroad, read our parents’ guide for advice on how to sup...