CJAD 620 Article Critique 4

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CJAD 620 ARTICLE CRITIQUE 2 Name: Directions: Read Miller, Barnes, Miller, & McKinnon (2013) . Then answer the following questions about the article in the spaces provided. Please remember to type your name in the space provided above. 1. Why is a cluster sample used with this study? (10 pts) In the absence of a meaningful sample frame, only cluster sampling remains as a viable probability sample option. The cluster sample entails several general guidelines, the most basic being that the researcher starts with a higher level of aggregation than realized from final survey participation. 2. What are some of the assumptions of a cluster sample? (5 pts) There are several assumptions of a cluster sample that may or may not hold when the survey is for the mentoring community. The cluster sample assumes that all states (if that is the beginning level of aggregation) have mentoring programs at equivalent (or, at least, proportional) rates. But there is no known data source that can be referenced for confirmation. 3. What is a limitation to a cluster sample? (5 pts) The limitation to a cluster sample poses a risk that states, counties, and cities may be selected that actually have no mentoring programs available to be studied which would lead to an increase in sampling error. 4. What is the difference between a response rate and a completion rate? (5 pts) The response rate tells you typical response percentage of people that completed the survey after receiving it or the number of subjects who accepted the survey. Whereas the completion rate will tell you what percentage of participants finished the survey after starting it. The completion rate is observable. 5. What is the completion rate for the study? (5 pts) The completion rate for the study 64.22% 6. What are the covariates of the study? (10 pts) The covariates of the study are meeting frequency, meeting length, and mentor training.

7. What are the control variables on the study? (10 pts) The control variables on the study are Background checks, Individualized Mentoring, Years in Operation,Percent of Youth who are Males, Percent of Youth who are African American, Community Type and Mentoring Facility. 8. Based on the results of the study, how does meeting frequency impact goal achievement? (15 pts) The frequency of meeting between matched pairs of mentees and mentors was positively correlated with positive outcomes 9. Based on the results of the study, how does meeting duration impact goal achievement? (15 pts) The duration of mentoring relationships was also positively correlated with youth success. 10. Are the results of the study generalizable? Why? Why Not? (20 pts) I believe the results of the study can be generalizable. In evaluating the generalizability of Miller, Barnes, Miller, & McKinnon's (2013) study, it's evident that while the research offers valuable insights, certain limitations must be acknowledged. While the study benefits from geographic diversity and consideration of socioeconomic factors, the lack of control for community settings poses challenges to generalizing the findings across diverse contexts. Future research efforts should address these limitations through more comprehensive study designs, including longitudinal analysis and follow- up studies, to provide a nuanced understanding of program effectiveness across different communities and p opulations.

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