Assignment: Research Methods and Statistics
Write a 5 to 8 pages critique of a peer-reviewed research article.
Mullen, P. R., Chae, N., Backer, A., & Niles, J. (2021). School Counselor Burnout, Job Stress, and Job Satisfaction by Student Caseload. NASSP Bulletin, 105(1), 25-42.
A critique is a detailed analysis - not a recap or summary.
Number and Label the following headings and be sure to address each item thoroughly:
o Introduction: Identify your article
o Purpose: Briefly describe the purpose of the research study
o Variables: Identify and explain the Independent and Dependent Variable(s) used in the research study you have selected. You must explicitly state, "The independent variable is..." and "the dependent variable is..."
o Sample: Identify and explain the strengths and limitations of the sample of participants used in this research study
o Validity: Identify all the possible internal and external threats to validity from the research study you have identified
o Comparison with the Literature: Compare and contrast the research findings from the research study you have identified with at least two other research articles on the same or similar keyword(s).
Format your assignment 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 assignment, 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.