Suppose that you would like to investigate a new stress management technique for a group of students
Question:
Suppose that you would like to investigate a new stress management technique for a group of students or clients at an agency. You decide that you will try out the technique with one group and you will use 2 other groups to compare group differences. The 2nd group will receive mindfulness training and the 3rd group will receive progressive muscle relaxation training.
Please consider the following:
1. Measurement: how will you measure differences between the groups?
2. Design: How will you set up the study to test the differences?
a. What are some concerns regarding internal validity? How can you manage this?
b. What are some concerns regarding external validity? How can you manage this?
3. Analysis: What statistical analysis should you use to analyze the data? (take a guess!)