Explore three (3) specific research studies found by using a selected database, finding an example of studies that uses an easily identifiable type of data.

Assignment: Doctoral Writing Required

Complete the following assignment thoroughly and thoughtfully by writing a response of 1850 words. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for the assignment. Separate each section in your document with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which assignment you are addressing. Make sure to utilize multiple resources when applicable and be sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay.

1. Explore three (3) specific research studies found by using a selected database, finding an example of studies that uses an easily identifiable type of data.

2. List the actual research question(s) asked in each study, explaining the type of study being completed due to the way the questions are being posed. Be sure to use information from your readings to help support such position.

3. Identify the specific type of variables that were used to complete this selected study, explaining the level of measurement being used (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio).

4. Discuss the type of research (descriptive and/or inferential) that the data required.

5. Describe if the reported study shared the effect size of this study and if not why do you believe that the researcher did not include this information.

6. If the study was a quantitative study, how would you change the way the research questions were presented to make it a qualitative study. If it was a qualitative representation, how would the questions be rewritten to develop a truly quantitative study?  Include the rationale for such a different perspective and explain how the question can help to support the earlier recommended study.