LibGuides: PSY-7103 v3: Lesson 4 Resources

Lesson 4 Required Resources

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Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology. Integrating Diversity with Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods

Mertens, D. M. (2019). Research and evaluation in education and psychology. Integrating diversity with quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods (5th ed.). Sage Publications.

Read Chapter 3 for an overview of the role of research literature in identifying a research focus and research problem.

Research Methods Knowledge Base
Trochim, W.M.K. (n.d.). Research Methods Knowledge Base. Conjointly.com
Read section on Problem Formulation to understand how researchers can use personal experience or interest in combination with the research literature to identify areas of potential research.
Problem Statement Development
Miles, A. D. (n.d.). Problem statement development: How to write a problem statement in a dissertation. Academia.
How to Write a Good Problem Statement
National University. (2015, June 3). How to write a good problem statement [Video file].
This video provides helpful information for creating “good” problem statements. Consider how the information in this video relates to the Problem Statements you will choose from the Course Resources for your Lesson 4 Assignment and future assignments.
Problem Statement Overview
National University Library. (2021). Problem statement overview. National University.
This resource provides good basic information about problem statements, including the relationship between the “problem” and the research (i.e. that the research is not proposed to “solve” the problem, but provide good research findings practitioners can use in developing and implementing solutions).

Lesson 4 Optional Resources

Can the Library assist me with my problem statement?
NU Library. (2022). Can the library assist me with my problem statement? National University.
This resource provides information about university support services available to assist you in writing your dissertation problem statement.

Lesson 4 Assignment Additional Resources

Qualitatively-focused Problem Statements
Read through these problem statements for your Lesson 4 Assignment and follow the instructions provided on the assignment.
Quantitatively-focused Problem Statements
Read through these problem statements for your Lesson 4 Assignment and follow the instructions provided on the assignment.

Theoretical constructs, concepts, and applications
Udo-Akang, D. (2012). Theoretical constructs, concepts, and applications. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 2(9). 09-05-56.pdf
This article discusses the importance of theory to research, including different aspects of theory and theories. This information may be helpful in considering if theory or theoretical constructs are key issues concepts or relationships of interest within a research problem (as part of your Lesson 4 Assignment).

PSY7103 Week 4 Alignment Chart