General Psychology
Quasi-experimental Article:
Janse, B., Huijsman, R., Marice de Kuyper, R. D., Fabbricotti, I. N. (2014). The effects of an integrated care intervention for the frail elderly on informal caregivers: A quasiexperimental study. BMC Geriatrics, 14.
Factorial Article:
Moussa, M. N., Simpson, S. L., Mayhugh, R. E., Grata, M.E., Burdette, J. H., Porrino, L. J., & Laurienti, P. J. (2014). Long-term moderate alcohol consumption do not exacerbate age-related cognitive decline in healthy, community-dwelling older adults. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 6.
For the Quasi-Experimental Design article, answer the following:
- Operationally define both the (quasi) independent and dependent variables.
- Explain how the groups differ.
- Explain why, in this case, a quasi-experimental design was used (rather than an experimental design).
- Describe the threats to validity (external or internal) in article. Did authors address these threats?
For the Factorial Design article, answer the following:
- Operationally define both the (quasi) independent and dependent variables.
- Explain the levels of the independent variable.
- How many independent variables were used?
- Describe the design (e.g. 4 x 2 x 2 factorial design)
Identify the main effects in this study (e.g. , experienced versus non-experienced; cognitive therapy versus psychoanalytical). Explain how your groups differ. Explain why, in this case, a factorial design was used. Did the authors use a participant variable?
- Why or why not?
- What additional information was obtained including a participant (or might be obtained, if a participant was not included)?
Describe the threats to validity (external or internal) in article.
- Did authors address these threats?
Length: 5-7 pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course, and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
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