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3 Psychology 242 Introduction to Research Research flow: Contrast space Psychology 242, Dr. McKirnan Experimental Design & sampling What is being studied? What is the contrast space? What is compared to what? What needs explaining / what is “given” Why do college students have riskier sex after drinking alcohol? E X A M P L E What is the contrast space? What are you really asking? Risky sex versus safe sex? Risky sex versus no sex? Sexual vs. some other risk, such as drunk driving…