GOV 603 Research Methods Homework 1 Article Critique

Answer the following questions based on your reading of Olivero et al. (1997) Download Olivero et al. (1997). Review the detailed guidelines (page 1) and example article critique (page 2) in the following document: Homework #1 – Article Critique Download Homework #1 – Article Critique. Please do not plagiarize the example. Be sure to answer each question thoroughly, especially the ones with sub-questions (A to C).

I. Identify the research problem, hypothesis, and significance

A. What is the research problem?

B. What was the hypothesis?

C. What is the significance of the research?

II. Critique the validity of the underlying model of the program.

III. Describe and critique the research design employed, including:

A. The specific type of research design employed

B. The methods to gather information, including variables and measurements

C. The sample and respondents employed.

IV. Critique the design, results, and conclusions in terms of

Internal validity (be sure to identify and assess all eight threats)
External validity (identify and assess all six threats)
V. Provide at least four specific suggestions for improving the research design.

Be sure to review the detailed guidelines (page 1) and example article critique (page 2) in the homework document. Upload your answers as a Microsoft Word document in the submission link by 11:59 PM (EST) on September 15th.
Resources:

Creswell & Creswell, chapters 1 (pp.11-18) & 8
(pp.161-176)

Trochim, William M. The Research Methods
Knowledge Base: Research Design and Threats to
Validity

Chong-ho Yu: Threats to Validity of Research
Designs