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Discussion
[Introduction:]
The present study explores the relationship between gender, political orientation, and death penalty support. Utilizing a subset of
the 2008 General Social Survey (GSS) I conducted a series of cross-tabulations to test three hypotheses. In the paragraphs below I
will describe each of my hypotheses, my results, and whether or not my results supported or contradicted previous findings and/or
theoretical explanation for the relationship between my variables of interest.
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Gender differences in DPS (Hypothesis # 1)
[ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS]:
Current findings relative to prior research
The first hypothesis tested in my paper is that [restate hypothesis 1]? What are the most important/most common findings
from the literature review pertaining to the relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable (Include
specific statistics and citations)? Do your findings from your test of hypothesis 1 support or contradict the most
important/most common findings from the literature review (please include specific statistics and citations. Also, refer the
specific tables that contain your findings [e.g. Table 2])?
Theoretical explanations relevant to the findings
What are the specific theoretical explanations for the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable
(e.g. differential socialization and hormonal differences explaining gender differences in support for the death penalty)? Do
your findings from your test of hypothesis 1 support or contradict the specific theoretical explanations for the relationship
between the independent variable and the dependent variable?
DPS variations by political orientation (Hypothesis #2)
The second hypothesis tested in my paper is that [restate hypothesis 2]? What are the most important/most common findings
from the literature review pertaining to the relationship between the control variable and dependent variable (Include
specific statistics and citations)? Do your findings from your test of hypothesis 2 support or contradict the most
important/most common findings from the literature review (please include specific statistics and citations. Also, refer the
specific tables that contain your findings [e.g. Table 3])?
Theoretical explanations relevant to the findings
What are the specific theoretical explanations for the relationship between the control variable and the dependent variable? Do
your findings from your test of hypothesis 2 support or contradict the specific theoretical explanations for the relationship
between the control variable and the dependent variable?
Gender differences in DPS among conservatives and non-conservatives (Hypothesis #3)
The third hypothesis tested in my paper is that [restate hypothesis 3]? What are the most important/most common findings
from the literature review pertaining to the relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable (Include
specific statistics and citations)? Do your findings from your test of hypothesis 3 support or contradict the most
important/most common findings from the literature review (please include specific statistics and citations. Also, refer the
specific tables that contain your findings [e.g. Tables 3a and 3b])?
Theoretical explanations relevant to the findings
What are the specific theoretical explanations for the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable
(e.g. differential socialization and hormonal differences explaining gender differences in support for the death penalty)? Do
your findings from your test of hypothesis 3 support or contradict the specific theoretical explanations for the relationship
between the independent variable and the dependent variable?
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Conclusion
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[Weaknesses of the research]
[Suggestion for future research]
Part 1: Describing Your Data
Research Methods and Procedures
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Introduction : INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
In this section of the paper, the method and data used to test the previously presented hypotheses are explained, the sample is
described, and the data analysis procedures are outlined.
Research design: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
What is the name of dataset you are using? What year was the dataset collected? Who collected the data used in this dataset? How
long as these data been collected? What is the sample size used in this analysis? Is this a random sample? Is the sample
representative of the entire population? How was the data collected?
Variables and Measures: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Sociodemographic Variables: Table 1 provides descriptive statistics for four sociodemographic variables in the 2008 GSS sample:
Age, educational attainment, annual family income, and self-identified race. The age variable in the sample ranges from 18 years old
to over 89 years old. The average age of respondents in the sample is approximately 47 years old. Educational attainment in the
sample ranges from 0 years of education to 20 years of education. The average respondent in the sample has completed a little over
13 years of education, which indicates some college. The annual family income variable is based the family income from the year
2006, which is the the prior year in which the sample was taken. The annual family income variable contains categories ranging from
1-25, with 1 indicating less than $1,000 and 25 indicating $150,000 or more. The average annual family income category of the
respondents is 16.86, which indicates between $30,000 and $34,999. The racial categories are made up of self-identified nonHispanic Whites, non-Hispanic blacks, and other race. 77.1% of the respondents in the sample self-identifies as non-Hispanic white.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Independent Variable: What is the independent variable? Is the independent variable recoded (only indicate if it is recoded)? If the
independent variable is recoded and is categorical, what are the original categories of the independent variable and what are the
categories of the new variable? If the independent variable is recoded and is continuous what is the range of the original variable
and what are the categories of the new variable? If the independent variable is categorical, what is the modal (largest) category of
the independent variable? If the independent variable is continuous, what is the mean level of the independent variable?
Control Variable: What is the control variable? Is the control variable recoded (only indicate if it is recoded)? If the control variable is
recoded and is categorical, what are the original categories of the control variable and what are the categories of the new variable?
If the control variable is recoded and is continuous what is the range of the original variable and what are the categories of the new
variable? If the control variable is categorical, what is the modal (largest) category of the control variable? If the control variable is
continuous, what is the mean level of the control variable?
Dependent Variable: What is the dependent variable? Is the dependent variable recoded (only indicate if it is recoded)? If the
dependent variable is recoded and is categorical, what are the original categories of the dependent variable and what are the
categories of the new variable? If the dependent variable is recoded and is continuous what is the range of the original variable and
what are the categories of the new variable? If the dependent variable is categorical, what is the modal (largest) category of the
dependent variable? If the dependent variable is continuous, what is the mean level of the dependent variable?
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Table 1: Descriptive Statistics (N=2,023)
Variable
Sociodemographic Characteristics
Age
47.71(17.35)
18-89
Educational Attainment
13.43(3.08)
0-20
Annual Family Income
16.86(5.75)
1-25
Race
White
Black
Other
77.1%
13.9%
9%
Independent Variable
Sex
Male
Female
45.9%
54.1%
Control Variable
Political Views
Conservative
Non-Conservative
34.3%
65.7%
Mean (Standard Deviation) or Valid %*
Range**
Dependent Variable
Supports Capital Punishment?
No
33.6%
Yes
66.4%
*Valid% is presented for categorical variables while mean and standard deviation presented for continuous variables.
**Range of continuous variables
Part 2: Describing Your Research Method
Statistical procedures and recoding: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
What research method are you using? What statistic are you using to indicate the level of significance? What level of
significance are you using to determine statistical significance? What is your measure of effect strength? What is the
range of effect strength? What are the assumptions of the research method that you are using?
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section is “Well Written” if it 1) has no major spelling and grammar mistakes; 2) is written in formal
language; and 3) fits the description described in the lectures. However, be mindful that the grading
of research papers is somewhat subjective.
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chapter requirement is worth 4 points.
Overall Paper
1. Has ASA-Style Title Page.
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3. Is Double-Spaced.
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4. All Pages (Except the Title Page) Numbered.
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5. Contains at Least 4 References That Follow ASA Style.
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Chapters
Abstract
6. Well-Written Abstract.
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Introduction
7. Well-Written Introduction.
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Literature Review
8. Introduction of Literature Review Clearly Describes each Theme
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9. Well-Written Literature Review
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10. In-Text Citations in ASA Style.
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11. Contains at Least 3 References That Follow ASA Style.
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Research Questions and Hypotheses
12. Includes Well-Written Research Question.
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13. Includes Well-Written Hypotheses.
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14. Includes Well-Written Rationales.
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Research Methods and Procedures
15. Includes Well-Written Introduction.
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16. Includes Well-Written Research Design.
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17. Includes Well-Written Sample Characteristics.
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18. Includes Well-Written Statistical Procedures and Recoding.
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19. Paragraphs Clearly Describes Each Hypothesis.
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20. Paragraphs Clearly Describe Table.
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21. Paragraphs Clearly Describe Graph.
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Results
Discussion and Conclusion
22. Well-Written Discussion and Current Findings Connected
to Previous Findings.
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23. Well-Written Discussion and Current Findings Connected
to Theory.
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24. Well-Written Conclusion Includes at Least One
Weakness of the Study.
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25. Well-Written Conclusion Includes at Least One
Potential Area for Future Research.
Final Score (Total Points):
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Part 1: Describing Your Data
Research Methods and Procedures
[PUT THE FOLLOWING IN PARAGRAPH FORM AND DOUBLE SPACE]
Introduction : INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
In this section of the paper, the method and data used to test the previously presented hypotheses are explained, the sample is
described, and the data analysis procedures are outlined.
Research design: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
What is the name of dataset you are using? What year was the dataset collected? Who collected the data used in this dataset? How
long as these data been collected? What is the sample size used in this analysis? Is this a random sample? Is the sample
representative of the entire population? How was the data collected?
Variables and Measures: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Sociodemographic Variables: Table 1 provides descriptive statistics for four sociodemographic variables in the 2008 GSS sample:
Age, educational attainment, annual family income, and self-identified race. The age variable in the sample ranges from 18 years old
to over 89 years old. The average age of respondents in the sample is approximately 47 years old. Educational attainment in the
sample ranges from 0 years of education to 20 years of education. The average respondent in the sample has completed a little over
13 years of education, which indicates some college. The annual family income variable is based the family income from the year
2006, which is the the prior year in which the sample was taken. The annual family income variable contains categories ranging from
1-25, with 1 indicating less than $1,000 and 25 indicating $150,000 or more. The average annual family income category of the
respondents is 16.86, which indicates between $30,000 and $34,999. The racial categories are made up of self-identified nonHispanic Whites, non-Hispanic blacks, and other race. 77.1% of the respondents in the sample self-identifies as non-Hispanic white.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Independent Variable: What is the independent variable? Is the independent variable recoded (only indicate if it is recoded)? If the
independent variable is recoded and is categorical, what are the original categories of the independent variable and what are the
categories of the new variable? If the independent variable is recoded and is continuous what is the range of the original variable
and what are the categories of the new variable? If the independent variable is categorical, what is the modal (largest) category of
the independent variable? If the independent variable is continuous, what is the mean level of the independent variable?
Control Variable: What is the control variable? Is the control variable recoded (only indicate if it is recoded)? If the control variable is
recoded and is categorical, what are the original categories of the control variable and what are the categories of the new variable?
If the control variable is recoded and is continuous what is the range of the original variable and what are the categories of the new
variable? If the control variable is categorical, what is the modal (largest) category of the control variable? If the control variable is
continuous, what is the mean level of the control variable?
Dependent Variable: What is the dependent variable? Is the dependent variable recoded (only indicate if it is recoded)? If the
dependent variable is recoded and is categorical, what are the original categories of the dependent variable and what are the
categories of the new variable? If the dependent variable is recoded and is continuous what is the range of the original variable and
what are the categories of the new variable? If the dependent variable is categorical, what is the modal (largest) category of the
dependent variable? If the dependent variable is continuous, what is the mean level of the dependent variable?
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Table 1: Descriptive Statistics (N=2,023)
Variable
Sociodemographic Characteristics
Age
47.71(17.35)
18-89
Educational Attainment
13.43(3.08)
0-20
Annual Family Income
16.86(5.75)
1-25
Race
White
Black
Other
77.1%
13.9%
9%
Independent Variable
Sex
Male
Female
45.9%
54.1%
Control Variable
Political Views
Conservative
Non-Conservative
34.3%
65.7%
Mean (Standard Deviation) or Valid %*
Range**
Dependent Variable
Supports Capital Punishment?
No
33.6%
Yes
66.4%
*Valid% is presented for categorical variables while mean and standard deviation presented for continuous variables.
**Range of continuous variables
Part 2: Describing Your Research Method
Statistical procedures and recoding: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
What research method are you using? What statistic are you using to indicate the level of significance? What level of
significance are you using to determine statistical significance? What is your measure of effect strength? What is the
range of effect strength? What are the assumptions of the research method that you are using?
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Results
Hypothesis # 1
The first hypothesis tested in my paper is that [restate hypothesis 1]? Figure 1 appears to show [indicate if figure 1 appears to show
a significant difference or no difference] between [category 1 of independent variable] and [category 2 of independent variable].
Table 2: Crosstabulation of support for capital punishment by sex ,
with column percentages reported. (N=1,902)
Capital
Punishment
favor
oppose
total
Respondent’s Sex
Male
Female
71.3%
62.1%
28.7%
37.9%
100.0%
100.0%
Total
66.4%
33.6%
100.0%
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