{"id":37353,"date":"2024-11-09T11:08:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T11:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/exploring-the-link-between-optimism-well-being-and-resilience-in-college-students\/"},"modified":"2024-11-09T11:08:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T11:08:27","slug":"exploring-the-link-between-optimism-well-being-and-resilience-in-college-students","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/exploring-the-link-between-optimism-well-being-and-resilience-in-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Link Between Optimism, Well-Being, and Resilience in College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Final Research Project Report Instructions<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">It is time to start writing your Research Project Final Report. You have available several sources for how to write up your paper: Chapter 14 from your text, Lecture Chapter 14, the information below,<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><a style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-api-returntype=\"File\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/ivc-new.instructure.com\/api\/v1\/courses\/11914\/files\/1403461\" data-canvas-previewable=\"true\">APA Sample Paper<\/a><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Download APA Sample Paper<\/span><\/a><\/span>and<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><a style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-api-returntype=\"File\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/ivc-new.instructure.com\/api\/v1\/courses\/11914\/files\/1403568\" data-canvas-previewable=\"true\">APA Made Easy<\/a><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Download APA Made Easy<\/span><\/a><\/span>(also found Files, Research Project, APA Guidelines). The APA Sample Paper and APA Made Easy will be extremely helpful.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The information here does not replace the APA guidelines from the text, lecture, or sample papers. It is<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">additional<\/u><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>information that may be specific to your report for this class. I will also include some tips to help you avoid common errors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Here is the grading rubric that will be used to score your final paper:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><a style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-api-returntype=\"File\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/ivc-new.instructure.com\/api\/v1\/courses\/11914\/files\/1480007\" data-canvas-previewable=\"true\">Grading for Research Project<\/a><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/span><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Download Grading for Research Project<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">General Information<\/u><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">A significant part of your grade will be based on:\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">how well you follow APA format (this includes details such as format of headings)<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">how well you demonstrate your knowledge of research methods through critical thinking skills, especially in the Discussion section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">I do not have a minimum or maximum paper length requirement. Every paper will be different depending on several factors including the complexity of your design and the amount of information you obtained! Here is a<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">rough estimate<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>of the page length, in parentheses: Title page (1), Abstract (3\/4 of a page), Introduction (2-3), Methods (2), Results (2-3 with tables\/figures), Discussion &nbsp;(2-3), References (1 \u2013 you must report at least 2 references).<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Use the active rather than the passive voice (Preferred: We conducted the survey in a controlled setting. Nonpreferred: The survey was conducted in a controlled setting.)<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Use past tense to express an action or a condition that occurred at a specific, definitive time in the past, as when discussing another researcher&#8217;s work<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">and when reporting your methods and results<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Also included in points: Clarity of writing, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, organization of thoughts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Title Page<\/u><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Follow APA format. Title should reflect your research question and include relevant IV\u2019s and DV\u2019s. Here is an example of a title &#8211; \u201cThe Influence of Social Media on Life Satisfaction and Self-Esteem.\u201d Note that the IV (social media) and DV\u2019s (Life Satisfaction and Self-Esteem) are included in the title.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Include your name&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">You do not need to include \u201cAuthors Note,\u201d \u201cRunning Head,\u201d \u201cShort Title,\u201d or \u201cKey Words\u201d for the class paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Abstract<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The Abstract is a single paragraph &#8211; no indent. Start with a statement to introduce topic, identifying the research question under investigation and hypotheses. Add a brief overview of your research question, method, results (support of hypothesis) and conclusions. The Abstract is a summary of the entire paper and should include statements summarizing each section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Introduction<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The introduction should be composed of at least<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">4 paragraphs<\/u><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>&#8211; introduction to your research question, summary of first article, summary of second article, conclusion\/restatement and summary of all works, as follows:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Paragraph 1:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Begin the introduction with<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">a paragraph<\/u><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>including a general statement about the research question, an overview of research topic (why it is relevant and interesting to study) and a definition of each of your variables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Paragraph 2 and 3:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Summarize at least two articles,<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">at least one paragraph &#8211; 3\/4 page minimum, per article<\/u>. If appropriate, you can use information from your Article Summary (Step 3) for this introduction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Follow this format exactly<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">for each summary paragraph<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>(using your words, do not use ChatGPT):<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Discuss the background and<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">theory<\/u><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>associated with the research.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Describe the methodology used by the researchers \u2013 subjects, research design, etc.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Discuss the results \u2013 be specific about what the researchers found, especially the findings that relate to your group research question.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Describe conclusion of research \u2013 was the hypothesis supported?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Discuss how the findings directly pertain to your research question and how it will help you better understand your research question.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Additional Guidelines:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Use APA format to reference the authors of the article<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Use your own words \u2013 do not plagiarize. This includes ChatGPT<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Do not use quotes<\/u>. No quotes permitted.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">If you state an idea or finding that is not your own, identify the author and date of publication (for example, Brown, 2018).<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Do not use the word \u201cprove\u201d in your discussion. Use the word \u201csupport\u201d instead. For example, \u201cthese results support \u2026\u201d As you learned in statistics, results do not prove anything. There is always a chance of a Type 1 error.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Paragraph 4:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">last paragraph<\/u><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>of the introduction should be a summary of the theory and research from the two articles. How are the research projects related and of value to you?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">End the introduction with a clear statement of your hypotheses (your prediction for results). Remember, this is a prediction of the outcome and should be stated as such.\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">For clarity, use a bullet to clearly state each hypothesis. Here are two examples<\/u>:&nbsp;\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">People who believe exercise is important are more likely to report high levels of creativity compare to those who do not believe exercise is important.<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Compared to those who do not believe exercise is important, those who do believe exercise is important report greater levels of happiness.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Method<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Include three sections: Participants, Materials (or simply Questionnaire) and Procedure. Follow APA format for headings!<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">In the Participants section, include a description of the participants (Click<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><a style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-api-returntype=\"File\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/ivc-new.instructure.com\/api\/v1\/courses\/11914\/files\/1403510\" data-canvas-previewable=\"true\">here<\/a><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Download here<\/span><\/a><\/span>for example).&nbsp; This should include number of participants overall, brief description of the percentage of participants in each age group and each gender group. Also include a description of the sample \u2013 are they college students? How were they recruited? Was it voluntary? Class credit?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">In the Materials section, describe your questionnaire (Click<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><a style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-api-returntype=\"File\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/ivc-new.instructure.com\/api\/v1\/courses\/11914\/files\/1403531\" data-canvas-previewable=\"true\">here<\/a><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Download here<\/span><\/a><\/span>for example). Include a description of<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">each of the sections<\/u><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>of your questionnaire in enough detail so that the reader has a clear understanding of the content. For each section describe the types of questions, general content of questions, and number of questions.\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Start with a description of instructions to participants.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Describe the first section which contains demographics to obtain general information on the participants, such as age and gender.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Describe the independent variable, how it was measured and examples of the questions used to measure the concept.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">For each dependent variable (one paragraph at a time), define the variable and describe the&nbsp; Likert items designed to measure the concept. Include at least three example Likert items for each dependent variable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Here is a copy of your final group survey:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; padding-left: 40px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><a style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-api-returntype=\"File\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/ivc-new.instructure.com\/api\/v1\/courses\/11914\/files\/1884297\" data-canvas-previewable=\"true\">Group 1: Optimism<\/a><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/span><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Download Group 1: Optimism<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; padding-left: 40px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><a style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-api-returntype=\"File\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/ivc-new.instructure.com\/api\/v1\/courses\/11914\/files\/1884298\" data-canvas-previewable=\"true\">Group 2: Social Media Engagement<\/a><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/span><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Download Group 2: Social Media Engagement<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">In the Procedure section, describe the process \u2013 how the questionnaire was administered and how data were collected. This will be brief.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">You do not need a Design section in Methods.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">You do not need to include a copy of your questionnaire in the Appendix (or anywhere else). But as stated above, provide sample questions so the reader gets a sense of how you measured the concepts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Results<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Click<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><a style=\"cursor: auto;\" data-api-returntype=\"File\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/ivc-new.instructure.com\/api\/v1\/courses\/11914\/files\/1476425\" data-canvas-previewable=\"true\">here<\/a><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"margin: -1px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Download here<\/span><\/a><\/span>for an example of<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">part of<\/em><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>a Results section<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Begin the Results with a paragraph discussion of your variables, similar to the section called \u201cScoring\u201d in the sample APA Methods section.\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Explain how all variables were calculated (by averaging responses to individual questionnaire items) and how groups were formed for independent variable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Describe the scaling of the Likert items (example, we used a 1 to 5 scale with \u201c1\u201d indicating \u201cStrongly Disagree\u201d and 5 indicating \u201cStrongly Agree\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Discuss the results of the statistical analysis (ANOVA) that directly address each of your hypotheses<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">(one paragraph for each ANOVA result<\/span>). For each analysis:\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Describe what was compared<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">State the statistic conducted (ANOVA). Include the statistical results, including means for each IV group and the proof statement (refer to JASP assignments for format). Report all information even if result is not statistically significant (see example).<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Refer to the appropriate table and figure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">For this class research paper, I would like you to insert the Table and Figures in the body of the paper \u2013 not in an Appendix (this is different from the instruction you will see in the sample paper and elsewhere)<\/u>. Use the table and figures in Table &amp; Figures assignment. Each table\/figure should be no more than about a third of a page in size. Each paper should have at least one table and two figures. Insert tables and figures after you refer to the content.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">In the sample paper it says to report actual probability levels in the Results section and for Tables\/Figures. However, for this paper you can simply type p&lt;.05 instead of the specific probability for the significant findings.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Add a paragraph for<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">additional findings<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>as described in Description of Variables and Instructions provided on your Group Homepage. State the type of analysis conducted (ANOVA, Pearson correlation, etc.) and the result.&nbsp; You do not need to provide a graph or table for these additional analyses but you must provide any relevant means and\/or proof statements. Refer to JASP assignment for proof statement format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Discussion<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The Discussion section is the most important section in the paper.<\/u><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>It gives you the opportunity to think critically and demonstrate your understanding of research methods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">In the Discussion section, first discuss your hypotheses<\/span>.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Discuss each hypothesis separately \u2013 one at a time (separate paragraph to discuss each hypothesis).<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">For each hypothesis<\/span>, include this information:\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Start the discussion by restating the hypothesis and then whether it was supported (from the statistical analysis). Do not worry if the answer is \u201cno.\u201d It is completely unrelated to your grade!<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Elaborate. I want to hear your thinking. If it was not supported, why not? Any ideas? If it was supported, be specific. Describe the relationship you found. What did you learn as a researcher?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Describe how do your findings<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">compare to theory and previous research from the Introduction<\/span>. &nbsp;Be specific. Describe the previous research outcome and how it compares to yours. Are your results consistent with previous findings? Why or why not? Was your methodology similar or different? Again, demonstrate critical thinking here!<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;Include reference with APA format for any article discussed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">In a new paragraph, discuss additional findings as described in Description of Variables and Instructions provided on your Group Homepage. Provide an interpretation of findings. Is there anything surprising or informative about the results? Demonstrate critical thinking and your knowledge of methodology.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Next, include an analysis of your methodology<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/u>(this is not included in the description of the Discussion section in Chapter 14 or APA Sample Paper, but I would like you to include it for this class). Be critical! Demonstrate your understanding of methodology:\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">If your research hypothesis was not supported<\/span>, why not &#8211; what happened? What could you have done differently?&nbsp;\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">A critical analysis of your methodology &#8211; what did you do right, what mistakes did you make. Include at least two ways the methodology could be improved or changed. Refer to your text for ideas. Be specific.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">If your research hypothesis was supported<\/span>, describe improvements that could be made.\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Include at least two ways each hypothesis could be addressed with a different methodology. Again, refer to the text for ideas.\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">For example, we used a survey method. What about an observational or experimental method? Be specific.<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Give an example of each alternative design you propose.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The last section of your Discussion should include implications\/applications of the findings and recommendations for future research<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>&#8211; based on your research, what direction should the research take? How could the results be used? Demonstrate critical thinking based on your familiarity the the topic from the article summaries and your research project. Provide innovative and creative thoughts on<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">new applications<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>and<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">ideas for future research<\/span>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">References<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Make sure every author mentioned in the introduction is properly referenced using APA format. Do not include a reference that was not specifically mentioned in the paper.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Appendix<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">You do not need to include an Appendix.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Upload your Final Research Project Report as a pdf file.<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: medium; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Research<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Question<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">s<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">: What<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">is the relationship between optimism and well<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">being?<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What is the<\/span><br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">relationship<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">between optimi<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">sm and resiliency?<\/span><br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Hypothesis 1:<\/span><br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Participants who<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">are<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">high in optimism<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">report<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">greater<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">levels of<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">well<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">being<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">compared to those who<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">are<\/span><br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">less<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">optimistic<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">.<\/span><br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Independent variable:<\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"> <\/span><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 16.56px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Optimism<\/span><br style=\"cursor: auto; 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