Locate two academic articles (research studies) from a professional, peer-reviewed journal related to (infant and toddler) attachment in Early Childhood Education.
Summarize both professional, peer-reviewed articles by addressing the following for each study. Repeat this sequence for each article.
- What question/hypothesis was the researcher trying to answer or investigate?
- Define the variables (dependent and independent) being studied.
- Describe the sample-examples are: size of study, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.
- How did the researcher gather data in the study?
- What were the results? How do the results affect your understanding of the world?
- What did you learn about working with infants and toddlers from this study?
- Compare and contrast both studies and explain the similarities and differences in detail.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1250-1500 words; Answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word count for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).