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Here is the essay question: Is Addiction an incurable disease that can only be “arrested through total abstinence” (www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk)? Discuss, with reference to biological and psychological theories of addiction.
Here is some more advice given by my lecturer : –             
Make sure the theories you
include are relevant to the question, you only have 2000 words so be really
careful with the theories you use
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Make sure critiques are focused
around the question. Don’t evaluate parts of research which aren’t relevant to
the overall question
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When thinking about parts of
the policy, think about implicit and explicit messages being given in the
policy, and which theories it positions the writers as agreeing with
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Are there areas related to
policy outside of the Harm to Hope policy that are relevant
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Think about the context of the
actual quote from alcoholics anonymous
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Think about strengths and
weaknesses of the disease concept of addiction
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Be aware of the language used
by other researchers e.g them referring to drug use instead of addiction
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Remember you need to make an
argument throughout the essay
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Marking criteria 1 and 2 could
both be addressed in the same area, as 1 is explaining theories and 2 is
critiquing them
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Your structure will change
depending on your argument e.g if you agree with the statement or not
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Keep everything tied to the
question, don’t go off on tangents
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Be succinct, do not waffle,
keep it focused on the question

T-test appliction assignment
-This week’s assignment is on t tests. You will analyze the following variables in the statistical software data set:
Variable Definition
Review Attended review sessions?: 1 ＝ no; 2 ＝ yes
Final Final exam: Number of correct answers

-Step 1: Write Section 1 of the DAA: The Data Analysis Plan
Name the variables used in this analysis and whether they are categorical or continuous.
State a research question, null hypothesis, and alternate hypothesis for the independent samples t-test.
-Step 2: Write Section 2 of the DAA: Testing Assumptions
Test for one of the assumptions of t tests – equality (homogeneity) of variances.
-Create statistical output showing the Levene′s Test for Equality Variances.
-Paste the table in the DAA template.
Interpret the Levene′s test.
-Step 3: Write Section 3 of the DAA: Results and Interpretation
If the homogeneity assumption is not violated (Section 2), run the “Student” version of the independent samples t test in the statistical software.
If the homogeneity assumption is violated, run the “Welch” version of the independent samples t-test in the statistical software.
-Also, run the “Desсrіptives” option to obtain the means and standard deviations for each group.
-Paste the statistical software output of the t test into the DAA template. Below the output:
Report the means and standard deviations for each group.
State the results of the t test.
Interpret the statistical results against the null hypothesis and state whether it is rejected or not rejected.
Step 4: Write Section 4 of the DAA: Statistical Conclusions
Provide a brief summary of your analysis and the conclusions drawn about this t test.
Analyze the limitations of the statistical test and/or possible alternative explanations for your results.
-Step 5: Write Section 5 of the DAA: Application
Analyze how you might use the independent samples t test in your field of study.
-Name an independent variable and dependent variable that would work for such an analysis and why studying it may be important to the field or practice.
-Submit your DAA template as an attached Word document in the assignment area.
–Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze the computation, application, strengths, and limitations of various statistical tests.
Analyze statistical assumptions.
Competency 2: Analyze the decision-making process of data analysis.
Articulate the data analysis plan.
Competency 3: Apply knowledge of hypothesis testing.
Interpret statistical results and hypotheses.
Competency 4: Interpret the results of statistical analyses.
Explain statistical conclusions, the limitations of the test, and possible alternative explanations.
Competency 6: Apply the results of statistical analyses (your own or others) to your field of interest or career.
Analyze the potential applications of the test in the field and their implications.
Competency 7: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members in the identified field of study.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and adheres to APA style and formatting.