Problem:
Compose a Survey Article Critique on a scholarly source by Smith et al. (2013) obtained in TCS's library database on inmate suicides in prison. The Smith et al. (2013) article that you will be critiquing is an empirical study, is less than 10 years old, and has the following APA sections (i.e., an Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References). This article is included below along with the sample article by Mandracchia and Smith (2015) that was showcased in the Module 3 PowerPoint. Need Assignment Help?
Reference Materials:
Colorado State University's Writing Guide. (2018). Survey research.
Survey Article to be Critiqued
Smith, P.N., Wolford-Clevenger, C., Mandracchia, J.T. & Jahn, D.R. (2013). An exploratory factor analysis of the acquired capability for suicide scale in male prison inmates. Psychological Services, 10(1), 97-105.
Sample Survey Article
Mandracchia, J.T. & Smith, P.N. (2015). The interpersonal theory of suicide applied to male prisoners. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 45(3), 293-301.
Simple Learning Pro's "Types of Sampling Methods"
Elon University Poll's "Methods of Collecting Survey Data"
Elon University Poll's "Seven Tips for Good Survey Questions"
You should write at the graduate level, displaying critical thinking, paying attention to cross-cultural and multiple perspectives, as well as focusing on grammar and writing mechanics.
Be sure to include the following areas in the Survey Article Critique:
Introduction: address the survey research questions/hypotheses;
Methodology: discuss the sampling strategy, survey measures used, and procedural format;
Results: relate the statistical analyses to the survey research questions/hypotheses;
Discussion: address the conclusions of the survey study noting limitations, validity issues, and application to counseling practice
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