Purpose: Differentiate research methodologies employed to study adolescent development
Write a 250-words abstract that follows APA 7 guidelines for in-text citations and references list (title page not required) in which you will:
Compare and contrast three approaches that have been undertaken to study adolescent development.
Explain which of the approaches are the most effective when the goal of the research is to study change in adolescents.
Apply your knowledge by providing a brief scenario that illustrates the approach you identify as the most effective for studying change.
Support the contentions you make in the abstract integrating briefly with findings from 3 external sources (research articles) that employ this research methodology (the one you identify as the most effective) to study change in adolescence.
Resources:
Literature search for 3 external sources (research articles)
APA Guidelines Websites: OWL
FIU Library
Checklist for self-review
Introductory statement Briefly introduce the three research methods is examined
The goal of determining which method is most effective for studying developmental change is stated
Similarities and differences of each research method are described
Description of which method is the most effective for studying change is provided
Application with a brief scenario that illustrates the most effective methodology is provided
Three external sources to support contention are included
In-text citations are included according to APA 7 guidelines
A references list is included according to APA 7 guidelines
You will be graded on content accuracy, completeness, and adherence with APA 7 guidelines for in-text citations and construction of references list.
