Question 1
No. The articles’ summaries do not provide the important key information that leads to clarity on the systematic procedures used to examine the factual mental behavior of individuals towards environmental interaction and eating conditions which aided to arriving at the research findings.
Presentable research paper ready for use should contain scientific and statistical explanation in its findings and analysis which will guide any scientist of interest or any other person to clearly deducing the methods used in the research. Based on scientific analysis the relationship between the two variables under introspection should be estimated and a conclusion drawn from the relationship for instance the unitary connection between people’s eating habits and attitudes and also the criteria used to estimate the trends of dependent in respect to independent variables which is a clear indicator of dependable scientific procedures used.
A research experiment is carried to solve a specific problem and not to complicate the existing approaches to self-actualization and human existence and therefore the causal factor of the research should have been clearly stated and understood to the researcher and the research users just as its procedures thus unclear problem definition makes it difficult to trace back the techniques used.
It is normal to eat while watching TV and any anomalies on eating depends on individual’s perception and not a general trend as it specific on various foods, as part of the steps used the number of population elements used in the case study should have been cited so as to help in creation of a general idea on the applicability of the procedures. The importance of clarity in psychological writings is not considered in the two articles as the complex issues are not precisely explained.
Question 2
In the context of the second case, that relates to anorexia nervosa condition where people develop when they fail to eat food due the fear of being overweight. The dependent variable in this case is the disease while the independent variable is the fear to consume. In this case the independent variable cannot be manipulated since the fear of being overweight cannot be avoided or manipulated since it is a psychological condition which is beyond human control. This independent variable cannot be manipulated due to its nature. This variable cannot be easily interpreted because the feelings are not measurable in quantitative terms and this makes it an impossible task to complete.
The independent variable cannot be measured in quantitative terms therefore relies on qualitative terms like judgment and the strength of this variable. The condition which is independent on the variable makes it difficult to alter or adjust to the required situation. The methods of adjusting or altering the condition are very minimal and end up not being useful.
This case involves analyzing the behavior of the patient in order to see the effect on their health that results from this condition. The study and alteration of the behavioral studies is not easy since it involves qualitative measurement. The behavioral effect of the disease on the victims cannot be easily measured.
It is difficult to manipulate the independent variables. This makes the interpretation of the cause of the diseases as well as the methods and procedures used in reaching the conclusions are not reliable. This therefore makes it difficult to reach reasonable conclusions leading to disastrous situations whose remedy cannot be determined easily due to difficulties in analysis and interpretation of the situations.
Question 3
Follow up research questions.
Question 1
Clear definition of the problem that necessitated the initial research is of utmost importance when conducting a follow up research. Clear definition of the research problem leads to the establishment concrete solutions and thus relevant recommendations. Unclear definition of the research problem leads to the development of vague conclusions and baseless recommendations. This can be greatly misleading by providing inaccurate information to the intended populations.
Question 2
The cookie monster research gave a lot of insights on matters that relate to diet. For instance, mood swings among numerous individuals has been a major factor that affects the type of food to be consumed. As a result, one of the main objectives of the research study would have been finding out the effects of various food consumptions on individuals health as a result of focusing on the mood factors. After the developing the causal-effect relationships through a thorough inductive research, another objective that comes out so clearly is giving out proper recommendations on proper diet for healthier individuals.
Question 3
The application of the set scientific research standards, procedures and techniques is inevitable for the success of any research process. Finding out whether an initially conducted research utilized the set standards is inevitable in determining the validity of the results. This also helps in establishing the validity of the stated conclusion and recommendations.
Question 4
Every research process aims at establishing concrete solutions to a given problem. Determining whether the entire research study was meaningful to the target populations is important in determining the effectiveness of the entire study. This entails examining whether the research findings was presented in a manner understandable to the target populations.
Works Cited
James, William. The principles of psychology. Authorized ed. New York: Dover Publications, 19501918. Print.
James, William. The principles of psychology. Authorized ed. New York: Dover Publications, 19501918. Print.
Woodworth, Robert Sessions, and Donald G. Marquis. Psychology. 5th ed. New York: H. Holt, 1947. Print.
