A researcher would like to study the following hypothesis: A baby exposed to meth while in utero will have a higher chance of being diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in childhood than a baby without this exposure.
psychology
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Topic 1
A researcher
would like to study the following hypothesis: A baby exposed to meth while in
utero will have a higher chance of being diagnosed with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in childhood than a baby without this
exposure.
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Design a study
that could definitively answer this
question but would be UNETHICAL to
perform (6 points). Identify the type of study, the variables, levels of
variables (as appropriate), selection criteria, assignment criteria, and
procedures (1 point each).
o Discuss why this study would be unethical (2
points).
Topic 2
A researcher
would like to study the following hypothesis: Cigarette smoking causes early
death.
-
Design a study
that could definitively answer this
question but would be UNETHICAL to
perform (6 points). Identify the type of study, the variables, levels of
variables (as appropriate), selection criteria, assignment criteria, and
procedures (1 point each).
o Discuss why this study would be unethical (2
points).
Topic 3
A researcher
would like to study the following hypothesis: States that allow medicinal use
of marijuana for mental health conditions will have better outcomes than states
where marijuana use is completely illegal.
-
Design a study
that could definitively answer these
questions.
o What type of study design would you use? 3 points
o What are your variables? How are participants
assigned? 4 points
o Would the study you designed be considered ethical
or unethical? Why? 2 points
