1) For this assignment, you will create a 250-300 word problem statement using citations from at least three articles collected for previous activities in the course

1) For this assignment, you will create a 250-300 word problem statement using citations from at least three articles collected for previous activities in the course. The problem statement should capture the following:

1. What is the gap in the literature?
2. What is the social or research problem as identified in the peer-reviewed literature?
3. Whose problem is it?

What happens if the problem is not addressed? 

Submit the paper using points of emphasis above. 1 page. Be sure to use APA formatting with a title and reference page.
 

2. For this assignment, you will create a purpose statement and research questions aligned to the problem statement you developed in activity 12. Do the following:
 

1. Begin with a succinct sentence that identifies the study method, design, and overarching goal. (Example: The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study is to identify strategies that can be used to increase gender diversity among clinical psychologists).
2. Continue with a brief overview of how the study will be conducted.
3. Identify the target population.
4. Identify the site(s) where the research will be conducted using general geographic terms to avoid identifying the specific location. To avoid compromising participants' confidentiality or anonymity, use pseudonyms.
5. Conclude the paper with one or more research questions that are aligned with the problem you identified in activity 12.  

 
Submit the paper using points of emphasis above. 1 page. Be sure to use APA formatting with a title and reference page.