(SEE ATTACHED, Article) Thomas, Allen, Phillips, and Karantzas’s 2011 article, “Gaming Machine Addiction: The Role of Avoidance, Accessibility, and Social Support.” After reviewing the article: 1. Identify the purpose of the research, the research questions or hypotheses, the methodology, and the conclusions of the research. 2. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the research, CONSIDERING the qualifications of scientific merit, and appropriate methodology (SEE BELOW). Scientific merit as a three-dimensional task: 1. Advances the scientific knowledge base. The first dimension of scientific merit asks: * Does the study address something that is not known or has not been studied before about the topic?* What possible practical implications do you determine this research to have? 2. Makes a contribution to research theory. The second dimension of scientific merit asks: *Does the research generate a new theory?*Does the research refine or add to an existing theory?*Does the research test to confirm a theory or to refute a theory?*Does the research expand a theory by telling us something new about the practical application of the theory or processes? 3. Meets certain hallmarks of good research methodology. The third dimension of scientific merit asks: *Are the research questions answered using the most appropriate research design and methodology?*Are the research questions aligned with the selection of the design, method, instruments or measures, and data analysis?*Is the study ethically sound?
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