1. Based on our class discussions as well as your own research in your inquiry groups, what do you think is the biggest barrier to opportunity children In order to answer this question, you must reference at least one peer-reviewed empirical journal article to support your position.

2. How does Bronfenbrenner's bio-ecological model help us to understand child development? In your response, discuss how researchers from each discipline we are studying contribute to our understanding of child development in Bronfenbrenner's framework. What are the pros and cons of having defined disciplinary boundaries (i.e., psychology, sociology, and economics are different departments at universities) when it comes to studying children and poverty?

3. Why do we need many research methods to study social science research questions? In your response, discuss the benefits of at least two research methods and how they contribute to our understanding of issues related to children and poverty.