Methods of Research
Locate a minimum of three peer-reviewed journal articles (published within the last 10 years) that discuss a biological psychology topic of interest to you. For example, you might be interested in:
• Progression of reading ability in a child diagnosed with autism.
REFERENCES:
Davidson, M. M., Davidson, M. M., Ellis Weismer, S., & Ellis Weismer, S. (2014). Characterization and prediction of early reading abilities in children on the autism spectrum. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(4), 828-845. doi:10.1007/s10803-013-1936-2
Kim, S. Y., Rispoli, M., Lory, C., Gregori, E., & Brodhead, M. T. (2018). The effects of a shared reading intervention on narrative story comprehension and task engagement of students with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48(10), 3608-3622. doi:10.1007/s10803-018-3633-7
Semrud-Clikeman, M., Semrud-Clikeman, M., Fine, J. G., Fine, J. G., Bledsoe, J., & Bledsoe, J. (2014). Comparison among children with children with autism spectrum disorder, nonverbal learning disorder and typically developing children on measures of executive functioning. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(2), 331-342. doi:10.1007/s10803-013-1871-2
Smith Gabig, C. (2010). Phonological awareness and word recognition in reading by children with autism. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 31(2), 67-85. doi:http://dx.doi.org.library.capella.edu/10.1177/1525740108328410
Submit your analysis of the articles you selected for this assignment in accordance with the criteria listed below:
• Topic: Identify the topic and describe the search strategy used for locating articles for the review.
• Article Analysis: For each article, analyze the articles using the headings below. Use appropriate in-text citations of the article, per current APA guidelines:
o The research method(s) used in the articles reviewed.
o Key variables in the hypothesis or phenomena of interest.
o Description of how the hypothesis was supported (or not) and how questions were answered (or not).
o Determination and explanation of whether the study was (or was not) conducted safely and ethically by the authors.
• Summary:
o Summary determination and explanation of whether the studies included in the review were (or were not) conducted safely and ethically by the authors. Substantiate your views with evidence from the studies.
o With the topic you selected, decide which of the research methods you believe is the most appropriate to further study the problem. Explain why.
Paper Requirements
• Number of Resources: 3–5 peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Length: 5–7 pages.
• Format: Formatted using the Methods of Research Template, linked in the Resources. Use current APA style and formatting.