Directions: Choose 1 (and only 1) question to answer

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Directions:

• Choose 1 (and only 1) question to answer.Please include the question above your answer.
• Answers should be in complete sentences, typed, double-spaces, and free of typos and misspellings.
• While you SHOULD use the materials listed in the assessment contract , answers should only be written in your own words and demonstrate an understanding of the materials.There should be NO DIRECT QUOTES, but summaries and paraphrasing of the material is always OK!
  • Up to 5 points off for quotes, or no credit for that portion of your answer.
  • In-text citations should be used for materials you have used.5 points off per essay without in-text citations
    • Each resource on eLearning that you may use lists the in-text citation to use
    • Please see “In-text citation tutorial” on eLearning
• Answers will undergo a plagiarism check via TurnItIn.Please check your originality report prior to the deadline to make sure you haven’t made a plagiarism mistake.
• I must have a signed copt of the assessment contract to grade essays
• “Discuss” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “to present in detail,”please remember that in answering the essay questions.
• Each question is worth 20 points.
  • Most students loose points for not answering all parts of the question.

Chapter 2

#1: Define and discuss the experimental method, as used in developmental science (5 points.)What are the advantages and disadvantages of using experimental methods in developmental science (1.25 for each, 5 points total)?Define and discuss cross-sectional, longitudinal, and microgenetic designs as they apply to the experimental method (5 points).Give an example of a research question the experimental method CAN address (2 points.) Discuss how is this example best addressed, cross-sectional, longitudinal, or microgeneic methods (3 points).

#2: Define and discuss external and internal validity. (5 points). Describe what kind of relationship do the two validities have (2 points).Describe and discuss an example of a research study where external validity is maximized (be specific and include research setting, design and measures - 5 points).Describe and discuss an example of a research study where internal validity is maximized (be specific and include research setting, design and measures - 5 points).Discuss how researchers can address a research question and create the most internal AND external validity (3 points).

#3: Define and discuss the three types of behavioral responses used in infant research measures (3 points each - total of 9 points).Describe an example from the course (lecture/assigned videos/text) of a research paradigm used for each type of behavioral measure. (2 points each, 6 points total).Which of the three do you think would be easiest to use to make inferences about infants behaviors (1 point)?Which do you think would be the easiest to interpret infant behaviors (1 point)?Explain your reasoning for each (3 points.)