Notes: 2 different questions, different course, used book references, too. 

TEXTBOOK(S) AND REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Title: Introduction to Research Methods: A Hands-On Approach 

Author: Pajo, Bora 

Publisher: SAGE Vantage 

Year Published: 2023

Edition: 2nd ISBN: 19781544391724 (electronic) 9781544391700 (paperback)

Q.1 Chapter 4

You are a graduate student in psychology conducting a research study on the potential benefits of mindfulness meditation in reducing stress levels among college students. You believe that mindfulness meditation practices, if introduced regularly, can lead to decreased stress. You are conducting an experiment to test this hypothesis.  Identify the following and discuss: 

• What is your independent variable?

• What is your dependent variable?

• What is your null hypothesis?

• What is your alternative hypothesis?

• What are some ethical considerations related to conducting this study? How will you address any ethical considerations?

Q.2(write in 200 words or more) with references,APa style 

John Gottman identified dangerous or damaging communication issues known as the “four horsemen of the apocalypse.”  Identify and describe the four horsemen, which are problematic issues that affect communication.  Provide examples of how you have used the four horsemen when communicating with others.

TEXTBOOK(S) AND REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

Title: The Marriage and Family Experience: Intimate Relationships In A Changing Society 

Author: Theodore F. Cohen and Bryan Strong 

Publisher: Cengage Learning 

Year Published: 2021 

Edition: 14th ISBN: 13: 9780357378229