Use the Guidelines to Evaluate the Study

question 151

Essay

Use the guidelines to evaluate the study. Discuss flaws that you see in the study.
-A researcher is interested in why Americans have such a high divorce rate. She randomly
selects 100 American married couples and 100 Japanese married couples. She invites each
couple to come into her office and interviews each couple, asking them about their
satisfaction with their marriage.
The researcher also notes that a high percentage of the American women had full time jobs
outside the home, whereas a high percentage of the Japanese women did not have full time
jobs. The researcher concluded that marriages in which the woman has a full time job have
a lower rate of success.

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Definitions:

Logical Reasoning

Persuasive techniques that appeal to the prospect’s common sense by applying logic through reason.

Straightforward

something characterized by clarity, simplicity, and easiness to understand or do, without complexity or ambiguity.

Autosuggestion

A psychological technique involving self-induced suggestions to change behavior or improve performance by influencing the subconscious mind.

Office Furnishings

Items and accessories used to equip an office space, including desks, chairs, and decor.