Hypothesis Identification Article Anaylsis

Hypothesis Identification Article Analysis

This report will show the analyzing of a peer-approved article. First, the report helps to identify and summarize the hypothesis the article describes. The report analysis shows if the hypothesis is acceptable or unacceptable and the implications of the findings for the study. The report shows the conclusions one can draw from the article.

Article Summary

The article gives a quick overview and some background on the subject of age identifications between Mexican Americans and Anglos. The article focuses on ethnic differences in the identification. The research consistently finds that people deny using the term “old” because of the negative stereotyping in previous studies. The research believes that socioeconomic status causes ethnicity and age identity and with control, the differences disappear (Markides, 1980). The research leads into the hypothesis.

Hypothesis

The article shows the hypothesis is about age identification. According to Markides (1980), “Moore strongly suggests that any differences in age identifications between old Mexican Americans and Anglos are totally a function of socioeconomic status differences. Thus, if socioeconomic status is controlled, the relationship between ethnicity and age identity should disappear” (Ethic differences in age identification: A study of older Mexican Americans and Anglos, p. 2). The research uses data from older Mexican Americans and Anglos from San Antonio.

Research Methods

The data collection uses probability sampling of persons over 60 years old. The use of multivariable analysis helps identify the possible effect of the independent on age identity. The control of the variables that affects the socioeconomic status of health, sex, and chronological age causes ethnicity to disappear and show the findings to support the hypothesis. The use of information from 485 cases, with 39% men and 61% women of which 70% are Mexican American with the remainder Anglo...