PSY390: Evaluate the methodology used by Vaish and Savell (2022) by discussing its strengths and limitations in relation to the study’s research purpose: Research Methods Assignment, SUSS, Singapore

Question 1 

1. Research Approach and Methodology

(a) Evaluate the methodology used by Vaish and Savell (2022) by discussing its strengths and limitations in relation to the study’s research purpose and objectives.

(b) The authors mentioned in the discussion section that there could be possible cultural differences that would influence the generalisability of their findings. Apply your knowledge of research questions and/or hypotheses, and propose either two possible research questions or two possible hypotheses that can further explore these cultural differences. Discuss which worldviews are aligned to the research questions and/or hypotheses you have come up with.

Question 2

2. Sampling and Data Collection

(a) Considering the research purpose and objectives, identify and propose a sampling method that may be more suitable than the one used in this study to enhance external validity. Provide a clear justification and rationale for your proposed sampling method.

(b) Compare and contrast the different classes of quantitative measurement with the one(s) that were used in Vaish and Savell (2022) and examine if alternatives types of measurement would be more appropriate for the study.

Question 3

3. Research Ethics and Quality
(a) Demonstrate your understanding of validity by discussing what threats to validity could be present in Vaish and Savell’s (2022) study.

(b) Critically examine the ethical considerations that are applicable to the context of Vaish and Savell’s (2022) study.