Variables: Social Media and Depression

Research Question: How does social media use cause or impact depressive symptoms in adults?

Considering the variables and question above:

1. What would be a detailed research hypothesis?

2. What independent variable(s) and levels would be used?

3. What dependent variable(s) and levels would be used?

4. What sample would be used to collect data? Explain.

5. What are three research articles that could support the hypothesis? (include links and citations)

6. For each research article:

a. What research question is being addressed in this study?

b. What is the hypothesis?

c. Did the researchers conduct qualitative research or quantitative research? Explain how this was determined.

d. What variables and types of variables are being measured (independent, dependent, etc.)?

e. What was the sample?

f. Did the researchers use any deception in their approach?

g. What, if any, ethical concerns were presented or found in the study?