Psychology Discussion Questions Assignment
1. For this discussion, locate a qualitative dissertation using the Capella library that uses the research method that you have chosen to complete under Unit 2 Discussion 1. Answer the following questions regarding your chosen research question and method you have chosen from the list in Unit 2 Discussion 1:
- What is the research problem?
- What is the research question?
- What is the qualitative methodology used to conduct the research?
- Does the research question match the research methodology? Why?
- Is this study significant to the field of psychology? Why?
- What evidence does the researcher provide to support the research topic and methodology?
2. In your readings for this unit, you have explored various assessment tools. Assessments are fundamental tools for I/O psychologists; they are used in selection and placement, coaching, training, and development, and performance improvement. Select an assessment tool (or a combination of tools) using the Mental Measurements Yearbook database. Be sure the assessment would be valuable and appropriate for assessing individual differences in the workplace. Complete the following:
- Evaluate why your chosen assessment tool or tools would be valuable and appropriate for assessing individual differences in the workplace for selection, coaching, or development.
- From the perspective of the I/O practitioner, what concerns might arise from the use of this tool or tools?
- Describe how a job analysis for your selected position would affect the tools you selected.
- Describe how the data collection methods for job analysis differ from assessment tools.