Research and Writing

108591st Page- Research should always be about finding out the truth and disseminating that information. However, many findings are taken out of context, and data is used to further an agenda. Truth matters. Why is it so important to conduct research that is both valid and ethical, and how can this be accomplished? Support your discussion with scholarly sources and integrate a biblical worldview perspective.

2nd Page- Some people decline to participate in a study because they are too busy, do not like the topic, or are just uninterested. Some people are overly interested and have an agenda to push. This opportunity to choose can create self-selection bias, and it leads to a biased or non-random sample. If a researcher must use convenience sampling for their study, describe how this form of sampling is conducive to self-selection bias and the steps researchers should take (supported by scholarly sources) to reduce this bias.