Finding Evidence

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Evidence that supports a conclusion is part of the research process. Literature reviews usually accompany research papers in the form of a summary and synthesis of the published information about the research topic. Although this week’s assignment is not a literature review, it is designed to familiarize you with the practice of finding appropriate sources and information about a topic.

Find two published quantitative research studies that apply to your research topic. The research studies must be:

  • Scholarly (peer reviewed)
  • Current (published within 5 years)

Write a 100-word summary of each article in which you identify the following (12 points)

  • Participants
  • Independent or predictor variable(s)
  • Dependent or criterion variable(s),
  • Research design
  • Summary of Findings

Determine whether these studies are suitable for inclusion in a literature review for your research topic.

  • Explain why the information could be useful for your topic

Compile all summaries in one document

Attach a PDF for each published study

Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, APA format, and word limit (3 points)