Empirical article published in the field of developmental psychology

1. Select an empirical article published in the field of developmental psychology within the last 3 years.
2. Read the article thoroughly, paying close attention to research questions and/or hypotheses, the method, results, and interpretations of the author.
3. Write the critique (see format below).
4. The instructor will not proofread papers, but it is acceptable for a friend to proofread for clarity, grammar, and spelling. In addition, the Liberty University Online Writing Center can help with overall writing and flow. You can find the link to the Online Writing Center on the Article Critique Assignment page under Article Critique Resource.

Sample Solution

Article: "Associations between Sleep Schedule Regularity and Developmental Outcomes in Young Children" by S.L. Crowley, P.C. Pan, R. Garrott, et al., published in Developmental Psychology in 2019

Research Questions/Hypotheses:
1) Do regular sleep schedules predict better developmental outcomes for young children?
2) Will differences be observed between the age groups (3-5 years old vs 6-9 years old)?
3) Does parental bedtime involvement moderate the relationship between sleep schedule regularity and developmental outcomes?