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Factors Predicting RA Commitment
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paper 1Paper instructions:For definitions, you must try to put the definition in your own
words—
NO copying directly from the book or any other source.No quotes may be
used.When I ask for an example, you must make up your own example—
NO examples may
be used from the book or any other source.1. “ A director of residential living on a large
university campus is concerned about the large turnover rate in resident assistants. In
recent years many residentassistants have left their positions before completing even 1
year in their assignments. The director wants to identify the factors that predict
commitment as aresident assistant (defined as continuing in the position a minimum of 2
years). The director decides to assess knowledge of the position, attitude toward
residentialpolicies, and ability to handle conflicts as predictors for commitment to the
position.” (LaFountain & Bartos, 2002, p. 8)a. What is (are) the independent variable(s)?b.
What is the dependent variable?c. Write ONE possible hypothesis for this study.2. Define
(in your own words) the philosophy behind and the process of the scientific method. How
does the scientific method make the process of understandingour world better (in other
words, what do we gain by requiring scientists to use the scientific method)?3. Discuss
which specific ethical principles were violated in the Humphreys study of homosexuality
and in the Milgram study of obedience (these are in your book).How could each have
changed their study to aIDress these ethical principles? [Hint: You won’ t receive credit
unless specifc ethical principles are named and used.]4. Define deductive reasoning and
inductive reasoning (in your own words). Describe a specific research issue that is
appropriate for each one and explain why.
![paper 1
paper 1Paper instructions:For definitions, you must try to put the definition in your own
words—
NO copying directly from the book or any other source.No quotes may be
used.When I ask for an example, you must make up your own example—
NO examples may
be used from the book or any other source.1. “ A director of residential living on a large
university campus is concerned about the large turnover rate in resident assistants. In
recent years many residentassistants have left their positions before completing even 1
year in their assignments. The director wants to identify the factors that predict
commitment as aresident assistant (defined as continuing in the position a minimum of 2
years). The director decides to assess knowledge of the position, attitude toward
residentialpolicies, and ability to handle conflicts as predictors for commitment to the
position.” (LaFountain & Bartos, 2002, p. 8)a. What is (are) the independent variable(s)?b.
What is the dependent variable?c. Write ONE possible hypothesis for this study.2. Define
(in your own words) the philosophy behind and the process of the scientific method. How
does the scientific method make the process of understandingour world better (in other
words, what do we gain by requiring scientists to use the scientific method)?3. Discuss
which specific ethical principles were violated in the Humphreys study of homosexuality
and in the Milgram study of obedience (these are in your book).How could each have
changed their study to aIDress these ethical principles? [Hint: You won’ t receive credit
unless specifc ethical principles are named and used.]4. Define deductive reasoning and
inductive reasoning (in your own words). Describe a specific research issue that is
appropriate for each one and explain why.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/paper1-230521114208-03d2398f/85/paper-1-docx-1-320.jpg)
