The RANN study is designed to map out the parts of neural network associated with various cognitive tasks. They are doing this to facilitate studies of age related changes in cognitive abilities by measuring changes in the brain as opposed to measuring changes in specific cognitive abilities. It is believed that measuring brain changes would be more efficient and more accurate. The materials provided tell us the specific requirements for participation in the RANN study. The Touro study piggy-backed on the RANN study. It used a specific subset of RANN study participants to measure stress levels based on demographics. The materials describe the 3 hypothesis of the Touro study (for example, that being black increase stress levels) and provides the results in tables. The paper asks you to answer some pretty basic questions about the RANN study and Touro study recruitments, hypothesis, measures, and results. It then asks for strengths and weaknesses of the Touro study and for what you think about the results.
This assignment consists of two parts: paper and in-class presentation.
Paper (maximum 5 pages)
Include a cover page with your name, course number, and semester.
The paper should consist of four sections. Include the title for each section in your paper.
Introduction
Describe the aim and three hypotheses of the Touro Study. Refer to Touro Study_ 3 Hypotheses w:tables.docx download
Methods
1. Describe how participants in the RANN study were recruited. Refer to Information for Final Assignment.docx download
2. Describe who was included in the subset of RANN participants used for the Touro Study. Refer to Information for Final Assignment.docx download
3. Describe the measure that was used to collect data on perceived stress. Refer to Perceived Stress Scale (Links to an external site.)
Results
Describe the following using the tables provided:
demographics of the Touro Study sample. Refer to Touro Study sample demographics 7.2021.docx download
For each hypothesis (3), summarize descriptive statistics. Refer to Touro Study_ 3 Hypotheses w:tables.docx download
Discussion
Do you think that the methods used to recruit the RANN sample may have influenced the results? Explain.
Were the results of the Touro Study what you expected? Were there any surprises?
What are the strengths and limitations of the Touro Study?
What suggestions do you have for the next step in research on this topic?
Presentation
Students will be asked to give a 5-minute summary of their final paper during our last class.
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