Discuss the personal growth areas you identified that need attention in Week 1. Include at least 1 academic source.

Reliability and Validity in Quantitative Research

Based on one of the articles on a quantitative study that you have previously researched for this course, address the following:

Describe the variables used in the research and how they were measured. Describe any assessments that were used.
Discuss the types of reliability that were reported for the measurement instrument (test-retest, inter-rater, parallel forms, split-half) and validity (content, construct, criterion).
Using your textbook, construct an external validity checklist and an internal validity checklist, noting how your selected article did address or could have addressed each issue.
Discuss how the reliability and validity in the research contribute to the scientific merit of the research.
List the persistent link for the article. Use the Persistent Links and DOIs library guide, linked in the Resources, to learn how to locate this information in the library databases.
Cite all sources in APA style and provide an APA-formatted reference list at the end of your post.

Reference for the article

Easton, S. D. (2013). Trauma processing reconsidered: Using account-making in quantitative research with male survivors of child sexual abuse. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 18(4), 342-361. doi:10.1080/15325024.2012.701124

Assignment Content

As you progress on your journey toward becoming a counselor, self-reflection and introspection can enhance your effectiveness and confidence as you refine your skills and goals.This assignment will encourage you to reflect on your progress so far and challenge you to evaluate the steps you have yet to take.
Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word self-analysis in which you:
- Explain why you want to be a counselor.
- Analyze your personal fit and suitability for the profession based on characteristics of effective counselors.
- Refer to Ch. 3 (“Characteristics of the Effective Counselor”) in the text as needed.
- You may wish to incorporate the results of the Holland Code career inventory.
- Discuss the personal growth areas you identified that need attention in Week 1.
- Include at least 1 academic source.

Reliability and Validity in Quantitative Research

Based on one of the articles on a quantitative study that you have previously researched for this course, address the following:

Describe the variables used in the research and how they were measured. Describe any assessments that were used.
Discuss the types of reliability that were reported for the measurement instrument (test-retest, inter-rater, parallel forms, split-half) and validity (content, construct, criterion).
Using your textbook, construct an external validity checklist and an internal validity checklist, noting how your selected article did address or could have addressed each issue.
Discuss how the reliability and validity in the research contribute to the scientific merit of the research.
List the persistent link for the article. Use the Persistent Links and DOIs library guide, linked in the Resources, to learn how to locate this information in the library databases.
Cite all sources in APA style and provide an APA-formatted reference list at the end of your post.

Reference for the article

Assignment Content

As you progress on your journey toward becoming a counselor, self-reflection and introspection can enhance your effectiveness and confidence as you refine your skills and goals.This assignment will encourage you to reflect on your progress so far and challenge you to evaluate the steps you have yet to take.
Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word self-analysis in which you:
- Explain why you want to be a counselor.
- Analyze your personal fit and suitability for the profession based on characteristics of effective counselors.
- Refer to Ch. 3 (“Characteristics of the Effective Counselor”) in the text as needed.
- You may wish to incorporate the results of the Holland Code career inventory.
- Discuss the personal growth areas you identified that need attention in Week 1.
- Include at least 1 academic source.