Solution Manual For An Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis Using Stata®: From Research Design to Final Report
Chapter 1-15 Lisa Daniels and Nicholas W. Minot Full Homework Answer Keys Chapter 1: The Research Process 1. Read the article ―Prevalence and Motives for Illicit Use of Prescription Stimulants in an Undergraduate Sample‖ by Teter, et al. As you read the article, answer the questions below, which are based on guidelines offered by Greenlaw (2009). a. What question or questions are the authors asking? What is the prevalence for use of prescription stimulants and alcohol and other drugs? What are the motives for using drugs? Is there an association between motives for stimulant use and alcohol and other drug use? b. Describe the theoretical approach that the authors use to develop their research question. The authors do not directly identify a theoretical approach. They do offer possible reasons for misuse of stimulants. They also point out that the literature indicates that the misuse of stimulants helps to obtain ―other forms of reinforcement‖ such as ―social interactions, partying, work, or studying.‖ c. Whatanswers do the authors propose? 8.1% reported lifetime use. 5.4% reported past-year use. Motives—help with concentration, increase alertness, and provide a high d. In what ways does the current study improve over previous research according to the authors of the article? In other words, what gaps do the authors identify in the current literature? -only 12 published reports -motives for drinking examined, but not for stimulants e. What method do the authors use to answer their questions? Web-based survey to a random sample of 9,161 undergrads f. What limitations do the authors identify in their own study? Gaps: -single campus