International Security

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1:Designing an instrument

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Question #1 Designing an instrument of measurement with perfect validity and reliability is nearly impossible. The best researchers can hope for is to maximize their validity and reliability. Analyze the reliability and validity of IQ tests.

Please read the article “What Does IQ Really Measure?”

Answer the following questions. Label each part of your response a, b, and c.

a. How valid a measure of intelligence are IQ tests, and why (i.e., do they accurately measure someone’s level of intelligence)?

b. How reliable a measure of intelligence are IQ tests, and why (i.e., would a person’s IQ likely be the same each time he or she takes the test)?

Cite specific examples from the article to show why you feel IQ tests are or aren’t valid or reliable measures of intelligence.

Required sources only:
• Chapter 5 in Earl Babbie, The Basics of Social Research, 6th ed. Wadsworth, 2014. ISBN 113359414X
http://news.sciencemag.org/2011/04/what-does-iq-really-measure
Responses will consistently demonstrate that the learner is reading/viewing the source material, reading others’ posts, and reflecting upon all of these, through relevant responses. Responses will consistently draw on specific information from source material (e.g., videos, readings), using multiple specific, accurate, and relevant examples. Responses are well organized, with no run on paragraphs or stream of consciousness writing. Use full sentences with proper grammar and almost no spelling or punctuation mistakes. The tone of your response should reflect formal writing (e.g., no abbreviations that are better suited to informal texting, email, or IM).

2: International Security

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Week 4 and week 5 need to be completely separate with there own references connected to each week.
explain to the class where you believe the following terms are found in the essay if applicable: claim, support, warrant, backing, rebuttal, and qualifier. Give citations to back up your points, and create a final works cited citation for this essay.

Week 4—
Gerson, Michael S. “No First Use” International Security35.2 (2010): 7-47. International Security and Counterterrorism Reference Center. Web 7 Dec 2011

Week 5—
Calderia, Ken “The Great Climate Experiment” Scientific American (2012): 78-83. Academic Search Premier. Web. 1 Feb.2013
let the reader know why you chose this particular essay. Does this essay discuss an issue that is facing you currently? Next, discuss whether or not your essay is peer-reviewed. How do you know? State the claim of the essay. Then, discuss how the author proves this claim. Is the author using the Toulmin method? Use complete sentences, give citations to back up your points, and create a final works cited citation for this essay.

After completing the first section, consider the following. During week five, you created an argument using the Toulmin model. Have you used this style of argumentation before in your studies or career (either verbally or in past writing assignments/projects)? Will you use it in the future? Why or why not?

The Critical Evaluation Essay. Take a look at the comments your instructor made to you about your essay. How will you incorporate your instructor’s feedback in your Toulmin essay, assigned this week? What improvements do you hope to make in the Toulmin essay?

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