Homework: Research Tendencies
Find a scholarly peer-reviewed journal from the library. Select a research study (complete with Method, Results, and Discussion sections).
In 1200 words, analyze the article.
A. List the research question(s)/hypothesis being considered in the article.
B. Summarize the study being conducted, including the purpose of the study.
C. Describe the method and design used to test the research question(s)/hypothesis, including:
a. Discuss if you believe the method and design was the correct method and design for the study. If not, what would your suggestion for method and design be?
b. Describe the variables, how were they defined and operationalized?
D. Discuss if the study is ethically sound. Why or why not. What elements are present, or lacking, to show it is ethically sound.
Journal Article Link 5.2: Cross, J. E., Zimmerman, D., & O'grady, M. A. (2009). Residence Hall Room Type and Alcohol Use Among College Students Living on Campus. Environment and Behavior, 41(4), 583-603.
The objectives were to explore the relationship between the built environment of residence halls and the alcohol use of college students living on campus from the perspective of the theory of routine activity. This exploratory study examined data from two samples on one college campus. Online surveys assessed alcohol use, attitudes toward alcohol use, perceptions of campus alcohol norms, and individual factors (i.e., gender). Data came from an Alcohol Norms Survey using a random sample (N = 440) and a Resident Assessment Survey using a random sample (N = 531) in 2006 and 2007. After controlling for other drinking behavior predictors (attitudes, gender, high school drinking, and perceptions of peer drinking), regression analysis showed that students living in suite halls had a higher odd of drinking more frequently, drinking more alcohol when they socialize, heavy episodic drinking, and drinking more often in their residence halls.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.