Psy 315 week 1 individual assignment research, statistics,
and psychology paper
1. Individual Assignment: Research, Statistics,
and Psychology Paper Resources: Assigned readings, ERRs, the Internet, and
other sources
Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you examine the role of
research and statistics in the field of psychology. Address the following items
thoroughly: o Define research and the scientific method (include an explanation
of all five steps). o Compare and contrast the characteristics of primary and
secondary data. o Explain the role of statistics in research. (Keep the focus
within the field of psychology). Format your paper according to APA standards.
Complete the Certificate of Originality Report and submit to the Assignments
link as an attachment along with this assignment.
Week 1
What are the differences between
quantitative data and qualitative data? Please provide both definitions and
examples. Can folks think of an example where you can describe the same thing
using quantitative data in one case, and qualitative data in another?
What are the differences between
quantitative data and qualitative data? Please provide both definitions and
examples. Can folks think of an example where you can describe the same thing
using quantitative data in one case, and qualitative data in another?
