Homework
The practice of quantitative research not only involves statistical calculations and formulas but also involves the understanding of statistical techniques related to real-world applications. You might not become a quantitative researcher nor use statistical methods in your profession but as a consumer, citizen, and scholar-practitioner, it will be important for you to become a critical consumer of research, which will empower you to read, interpret, and evaluate the strength of claims made in scholarly material and daily news.
For this homework, you will critically evaluate a scholarly article related to reliability, validity, and scale analysis.
To prepare
o Search the Library for a quantitative article that utilizes scales.
Task
Write a 2 pages critique of the research you found in the Library that includes responses to the following prompts: USE SUBHEADINGS
a) Did the authors construct scales in a clear, concise manner?
b) Were the authors' explanations clear regarding the reliability and validity of their measures?
c) What information did the authors provide about establishing reliability and validity?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) 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.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.