Reliability of Measurements

Question 1

Write a 260-word summary in which you:

• Describe the study design and explain the strengths and limitations of this design.
• Identify the intervention, if any.
• Describe the sample using descriptive statistics.
• Identify the data collection procedures and comment on the validity and reliability of measurements.
• What study findings are presented with descriptive statistics?

Question 2

The final project for this course will be research paper. The purpose of announcing the final this early in the course is very important. The paper must include a reference from each module discussed in this course. In addition, no less than two additional outside resources will be utilized.

This is an opportunity to organize your module research each week. The final research paper will be no less than 5-7 pages in length (not including the title page or bibliography), 1-inch margins, 12 point font, New Times Roman or Aerial font style. As with all essays in this course, the final paper will be submitted as an attachment in a Microsoft Word format. This assignment, as with all written assignments, should follow APA guidelines.

Throughout this course, you will study various topics relating to white collar crime such as embezzlement, insider trading, etc. Research and analyze a white-collar crime case that most interests you.

Be sure to include a summary, the significance of the case, the outcome of the case, and any applicable court rulings. For example, you may research the Enron Scandal, the Bernie Madoff pyramid scheme, the Martha Stewart case, etc.