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Assignment Prompt & Instructions

In this assignment, students evaluate how a psychological lifespan  theory has been studied using qualitative and quantitative research  methodologies. Students will analyze current empirical peer-reviewed  studies to evaluate how methodology influences understanding and  application of the theory.

1. Select a psychological lifespan theory such as attachment theory, social cognitive theory, psychosocial theory, etc.

2. Identify 4 empirical peer-reviewed studies (2 qualitative and 2  quantitative) that explicitly apply or examine the psychological  lifespan theory. The empirical peer-reviewed studies should be within  the last 10 years.

For each study, summarize the following: Research question or  problem; Methodology (i.e. sample, data collection, and analysis); Key  findings as related to theory; and Strengths and limitations of the  methodological approach in examining the selected lifespan theory

3. After reviewing the 4 studies, write a comparative analysis that addresses:

– What each method reveals about the theory that the other does not

– How each approach supports, challenges, or expands the theoretical framework

– Which theoretical constructs are more easily accessed by each method

– Whether integrating both methods could provide a more complete picture
4. Identify and analyze researcher bias in qualitative and quantitative studies and evaluate ways to mitigate researcher bias

5. Conclude with a brief  reflection on what student learned between theory and method, as well as  which approach was more compelling or useful for studying this theory —  and why