This discussion focuses on evaluating the difference between different research designs and evaluating
written research paper. Read Assessing the perceived value of research participation while taking notes
and thinking critically about the material. Use the Questions to Consider listed in the Sage journal article as
a guide in your response and discussion.
Challenge Questions:
What type of research design is this? How do you know?
For what comparisons did the researchers calculate independent-samples t tests?
What were the results of these analyses?
For what comparisons did the researchers calculate one-way ANOVAs? What were the results of these
analyses?
What did you learn from this article? What are the costs and benefits to participating in research?
Summary: “This is a study examining the benefits of research participation.”
Source: VanWormer, L. A., Jordan, E. F., & Bialock, L. D. (2014). Assessing the perceived value of
research participation.Teaching of Psychology, 4, 233–236. doi:10.1177/0098628314537974