Q (Complete this assignment after reading Chapter 13) Read the attached article by Devah Pager (2003). Her study uses a very clever experimental method to assess the impact of race and criminal record on employment opportunities, and the results are really eye-opening! Before you assess the Discussion section of this study, please answer the following questions in your response (copy and paste the questions into a Word file and fill in the answers): a) What are the research questions investigated in the study? (describe in your own words!) b) What is the method this study employs? (describe in your own words!) c) What are the main results of the study? (again, describe in your own words!) d) Of the 4 types of research, what type does Pager's (2003) study represent? (briefly explain why) Now evaluate the discussion section of the article using Chapter 13 criteria. Each question is graded on a scale of 1 to 5 or give an N/A (not applicable) or I/I (insufficient information). Make sure to explain your rating for each question in a sentence or two. ____ 1. In a long article, does the author briefly summarize the purpose and results at the beginning of the Discussion section? (Explain) ____ 2. Does the researcher acknowledge specific methodological limitations? (Explain) ____ 3. Are the results discussed in terms of the literature cited in the introduction? (Explain) ____ 4. Has the researcher avoided citing new references in the Discussion section? (Explain) ____ 5. Are specific implications discussed? (Explain) ____ 6. Are the results discussed in terms of any relevant theories? (Explain) ____ 7. Are suggestions for future research specific? (Explain) ____ 8. Has the researcher distinguished between speculation and data-based conclusions? (Explain) ____ 9. Overall, is the Discussion section effective and appropriate? (Explain) Attachments o Pager, 2003 (employment by race & criminal record; racism).pdf
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