What are statistics and how are they used in the behavioral sciences?
Before completing the following questions, be sure to have read Appendix C and the Statistical Software Resources at the ends of Chapters 2 and 3 from Statistics Plain and Simple. Highlight the required answers to the question in your Excel output. 1. Using Microsoft® Excel®, enter the following data from the 40 participants by first […]
Does the literature review justify the need for the study? Are there any gaps or missing data in the literature review?
An important element for graduate students entering the academic job market for the first time is the curriculum vitae. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is essential for anyone who is interested in obtaining a job in a scientific related field, especially those who plan to obtain an advanced degree. A well-written and organized CV is the […]
Specify the time frame for the goal-setting program (preseason, during season, or combination), and provide details related to how you would implement your program, such as the outcome goal is to increase free throw shooting percentage from 55 percent to 70 percent.
Compare and contrast the apparent effectiveness in enhancing sport performance for two of the following basic psychological skills: goal-setting, relaxation, self-talk, and imagery. Critique the research literature in the two skills that you choose, and provide a conclusion regarding which skill is most empirically supported. Provide support for your conclusion. Follow APA guidelines for writing […]
What questions are already going through your mind about the patient’s background and mental health?
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read Chapters 3, 4, and 17 in DSM-5 Made Easy: The Clinician’s Guide to Diagnosis; Cases 18, 19, and 20 from Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology; and Chapter 1 in Psychopathology: History, Diagnosis, and Empirical Foundations. It is recommended that you read Chapter 1 in Turning Points […]