This assignment has three parts. The first part is a review of NCU dissertations to help you understand what will be expected of you as you move into the dissertation phase of your work. The second part is a general explanation of quasi-experimental research. Finally, the third part allows you to think about setting up your own quasi-experimental research.Part 1 (2 points):For the two NCU dissertations listed in the Resources for this week, identify in ONE sentence each the problem, purpose, research questions, methodology and design used in the study, and finally why the methodology and design selected are appropriate to answer the research questions presented. (Reminder: Methodology refers to whether the study is qualitative or quantitative, and design refers to the specific kind of study it is such as correlational.)Part 2 (4 points):In one page, explain what quasi-experimental research is in your own words and clearly establish how it is different from both correlational research and experimental research. Describe in detail why quasi-experimental research is used much more frequently in Education than experimental research.Which kind of study do you expect you would be more likely to use in your own research and why?Part 3 (4 points):Think of a problem in Education today that could best be addressed with quasi-experimental research. In one page, describe the problem, purpose, research questions, hypotheses, methodology and design of your study. Describe why the idea you have come up with makes more sense to address with a quasi-experimental design than either a correlational or true experimental design.Length: 2 pages, not including title page

Choose an empirical article (either qualitative or quantitative – theoretical or discussion won’t work for this assignment) either from your literature review for your single subject design or based on a topic of interest that you’re considering for your Graduate Project. If you are in doubt, please show me the article you’re proposing to use for the assignment and get my okay before you use it.undefinedThe purpose of the article critique is to provide students with opportunities for analyzing quantitative and qualitative research methods and findings. undefinedYour critiques need to address the following items: undefined(1) Research question, purpose of the study, and lit review/backgroundundefinedWhat was the research question(s)? Did the researcher state the purpose? Did the researcher outline what is known and identify the research gap?What were the strengths and weaknesses/limitations of their approach?undefined(2) Methods - sample, measures, and data collection strategiesundefinedWhat did the researcher do?What were the strengths and weaknesses/limitations of their approach?What did the researcher do and what were the results?What were the strengths and weaknesses/limitations of their approach?What did the researcher say?What were the strengths and weaknesses/limitations of their approach?undefined(3) Data analysis strategy and study findings, undefined(4) Implications for social work practice, policy, research, and education, and undefined(5) Conclude your paper by addressing the following: undefinedGiven the researchers’ methods, can they conclude what they conclude (justify your answer with specific textbook citations)Implications for social work practice, policy, research, and/ or educationLessons to take from the study.