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PSYC 3111- 100 Psychological Science 2:

Research Methods in Psychology (4 credits) Fall 2016

Lecture: M, W, F 10 – 10:50 am MUEN E0046

aWho are you, and how can I contact you? Course Instructor

Jennifer Stratford, M.S., Ph.D.

Instructor

Laboratory Instructors:

Section 110: Kellen Mrkva Office Location: Muenzinger E338 Lab Day/Time: W 8:00 – 9: 50 am Lab Location: Muenzinger D346 Email: kellen.mrkva@colorado.edu Mailbox: Main Psych Dept. office, Muenzinger D244 Office Hours: Tuesdays, 10 am – 12 pm Sections 111 and 112: Holly Wakeman Office Location: Muenzinger D213A Lab Day/Time: M 2:00 – 3:50 pm (Section 111) Lab Location: Muenzinger D346 M 4:00 – 5:50 pm (Section 112) Email: holly.wakeman@colorado.edu Mailbox: Main Psych Dept. office, Muenzinger D244 Office Hours: Tu, 2 – 3 pm, Th 9:30 -10:30 am Section 114: Laura Hink Office Location: Muenzinger D213A Lab Day/Time: T 10:00 – 11:50 am Lab Location: Muenzinger D346 Email: laura.hink@colorado.edu Mailbox: Main Psych Dept. office, Muenzinger D244 Office Hours: Mondays, 11 am -1 pm

What is the course all about? aa

We live in a research-driven society! On a daily basis, we are bombarded with research-related

headlines in newspapers, magazines, and even blogs: ‘Broccoli consumption decreases your risk of

colon cancer.’; ‘Aliens are real, says two thirds of Americans.’; ‘Eating chocolate helps you lose

weight.’ However, not all published research is accurate. How can you tell fact from fiction? In

other words, how can you be an informed consumer? To this end, you will learn to use the Three

Claims, Four Validities (3C4V) to interrogate any information you encounter.

In addition to being a proficient consumer of research, we also work to develop your skills as a producer of

research. Essentially, you will learn and practice the steps involved in producing empirical studies- TWICE!

(once as an individual, and once as part of a group). This class serves as an apprenticeship to your craft, and

our goal is for you to learn to produce and consume science.

You are responsible for reading the text before class. We will begin every chapter with 5 iClicker quiz questions

that explore the assigned readings. PSYC 1001 and PSYC 3101 are prerequisite for this course.

Email (preferred): jennifer.stratford@colorado.edu

** Please include your course name in the subject line

Office: Muenzinger D313D

Office Hrs: M – Th 12 – 1 pm or by appointment

Website: www.jenniferstratford.com Dept. of Psychology and Neuroscience

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Note: Please keep this syllabus and read it carefully. It gives you a roadmap the course and also outlines course

policies, and you will be expected to know and abide by them. aa

What will I learn in this course?

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How do the lectures and labs relate to each other? Some ideas (e.g. experimental design) require several class sessions to discuss, but not to practice; Some

concepts require few classes, but more practice time (e.g. writing an APA paper). Thus, all lectures and labs are

directly related, but may not mirror each other every week:

Knowledge Base (Lectures)

Learning Objectives (and associated departmental goal):

Develop a solid understanding the “Three Claims and Four Validities” (information literacy)

Apply methods to assess the scientific validity of research to ‘real’ examples (quantitative literacy)

Explain the ethical implications of conducting and citing research (oral communication)

Describe basic research designs and methods (scientific methodology)

Decide which statistical test to most appropriate to use for a given data set (quantitative literacy)

Skills (Lab)

Learning Objectives (and associated departmental goal):

Analyze and synthesize scientific research (quantitative literacy; critical thinking)

Design and plan an empirical research project, including question formation, design, data collection and

analysis, interpretation, and communication of results (scientific methodology, quantitative &

information literacy, communication skills, ethical reasoning & conduct, critical & creative thinking)

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What materials are required for this course?

Morling, B. (2012). Research methods in psychology: Evaluating a world of

information, 2nd edition, New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co, Inc. ISBN-10:

0393936937; ISBN-13: 978-0393936933. (required)

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Ed.). (2009).

Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. ISBN 10: 1433805618;

ISBN 13: 9781433805615. (recommended)

GET 2nd PRINTING OR LATER!!!!

Access to free companion website: http://wwnorton.com/college/psych/research-methods-in-

psychology

iClicker remote unit:

o must be registered by our NEXT class (8/24; ‘CU Clicker’ www.mycuinfo.colorado.edu)

*If you change clickers during the semester let Dr. Stratford know immediately

Daily monitoring and access to our D2L course site (https://learn.colorado.edu/)

o If you miss class, do not email to ask what you missed. Stay current via D2L a

Do you allow the use of laptops/tablets in class? a

Yes, in a limited capacity. BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS. If you sit in the first four rows or in the last row, you may use a computer to take notes (NO OFF-TASK USE). You may also use a computer or cell phone to participate in in-class polls and surveys. HOWEVER, we reserve the right to ask you to turn off your electronic devices if they become disruptive to others in class. If you cannot resist browsing Reddit or other off-topic use during our 50-minute class, avoid temptation and turn off all electronic devices. a

*Important note: Vetted, peer-reviewed research shows that hand-written note taking is much more effective for studying than typed notes (Mueller and Oppenheimer, 2014;

http://pss.sagepub.com/content/25/6/1159.full?keytype=ref&siteid=sppss&ijkey=CjRAwmrlURGNw)

What things do I need to do to receive a grade in this course?

1. Assigned Reading and Chapter Quizzes (worth 65/610 pts; ~ 11 %): At the outset of every Chapter, there

is a Chapter Quiz consisting of 5 iClicker quiz questions on the assigned readings. To prepare, complete

all relevant readings and check your mastery of knowledge using the quizzes on the Companion Website

(in-class iClicker quiz questions in class will be a subset from those on the Companion Website). There are

14 quizzes and I will drop your lowest score. Thus, there will be NO MAKEUP quizzes.

2. Attendance/Participation: (worth 25/610 pts; ~ 4 %)

Assessed using in class iClicker questions (must answer all questions to earn points for the day)

IT IS A VIOLATION OF THE HONOR CODE TO CLICK IN FOR SOMEONE WHO IS ABSENT! Plus, grade

scores are directly associated with class attendance

3. Group Activity Points: (worth 30/610 pts; ~ 5 %)

Six in-class group activities to solidify key concepts to be completed IN CLASS. As long as you

participate in these activities you are awarded these points (5 points/activity). You MUST be present

to earn these points.

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4. CITI Training Certificate: (online via D2L; worth 15/610 pts; ~ 2.5 %)

Everyone must complete the online human subjects certification course.

Go to http://www.colorado.edu/VCResearch/integrity/humanresearch/CITI.html and follow the

instructions under “First time registering?”

You should complete the social and behavioral research modules.

Upload a copy of your CITI completion certificate through D2L (due 8/29/2016).

5. Journal Article Research Reviews: (online via D2L; worth 30/610 pts; ~ 5 %)

Three journal article reviews (10 pts each)

Answer required questions for each article (see D2L for articles, instructions and associated rubrics)

6. APA Paper # 1 (based on class data): (online via D2L; worth 100/610 pts; ~ 16 %)

Class data provided by 5th week of class

APA drafts of Introduction, Methods and Results, Abstract and Discussion (20 pts each)

Full final APA paper (40 pts)

7. APA Paper # 2 and presentation (based on group data): (online via D2L; worth 150/610 pts; ~ 24 %)

Design an empirical research study collectively as part of a small group

Group writes annotated outline detailing planned study (including a list of references to be used in

the development of the project, a brief summary of the introduction, planned methodology, and

planned data analytic strategy)

Your TA must approve experimental proposal

Each group member writes own paper, but all members work together on oral presentation of the

project (present last two weeks of lab)

8. Examinations: (online via D2L; worth 200/610 pts; ~ 32.5 %)

Two TIMED exams given throughout the term (one midterm and one final; 100 pts each). Exams will

test your conceptual understanding of the information found in your textbook.

You need to study the material well (won’t have time to look up questions during the exam)

You MUST keep up with the time (use running clock on D2L to tell you how much time is left) You will

be locked out of the exam when your time runs out

YOU NEED TO BE SOMEWHERE WITH A RELIABLE INTERNET CONNECTION! You can only access the

exam once. Please go somewhere with reliable internet to take the exams (e.g., library)

IT IS A VIOLATION OF THE HONOR CODE TO WORK WITH OTHER STUDENTS ON EXAM QUESTIONS

OR TO TAKE AN EXAM FOR SOMEONE ELSE!

If you miss an exam due to illness, emergency, etc., you must email Dr. Stratford and your TA within

24 hours of the original exam day/time to request a make-up exam. The circumstances for your

absence will need to be verified by a third party (e.g., a doctor’s note). Any tests not made up will

count as a zero on the final grade. No tests will be dropped.

An Important Note About Writing and Plagiarism (DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!) a

Course Requirements tl;dr: Show up and participate in class. Complete assigned readings before class. Complete and

turn in all course assignments via D2L BEFORE class (NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS). Numerous individual and group

assignments. Two exams and 14 quizzes. Get to drop lowest score on quizzes, but NOT exams. No make ups for quizzes

and make up for exam only with valid, documented excuse provide in writing within 24 hours of exam date/time.

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What is Plagiarism (and whys should I care)? a

The TAs and Dr. Stratford will be explicitly looking for plagiarized work (D2L automatically checks for

plagiarism as well). We will discuss exactly what constitutes plagiarism (see pp 104-105, 110, A63-A64).

Students who plagiarize are subject to both academic sanctions (receiving a zero on the assignment) and non-

academic sanctions (including, but not limited to university probation, suspension, or expulsion). a

*Writing help: You are expected to write in a clear and grammatically correct style in this class. If you believe you require extra help with your writing, please visit The Writing Center (Norlin Commons; Norlin E111). Website: http://www.colorado.edu/pwr/writingcenter.html. You can also reach The Writing Center help desk by phone at (303) 735-6906.

What can I do to ensure my success in this course?

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If you are anxious about taking this course, as Douglas Adams would say, “Don’t

panic.” There are several resources available to help you.

1. KEEP UP! Take notes. Ask questions. Note areas of confusion. Let our class

discussion help solidify your understanding.

2. Look over handouts, learning objectives, review materials posted on D2L.

3. Pay attention to due dates and start assignments well in advance.

4. Come see Dr. Stratford and/or your TA. Don’t wait until you’ve already done poorly or until the last

weeks of class to come for help, as it often too late to seek assistance

What is the grading scale for this course? Your final course grade is determined by the following:

*Point cutoffs are firm

(I do not round grades)

**Grades accessed via D2L gradebook

Grade % Points

A 93 - 100 567.3 - 610

A- 90 - 92.99 549 - 567.29

B+ 86 - 89.99 524.6 - 548.99

B 83 - 85.99 506.3 - 524.59

B- 80 - 82.99 488 - 506.29

C+ 76 - 79.99 463.6 - 487.99

C+ 73 - 75.99 445.3 - 463.59

C- 70 - 72.99 427 - 445.29

D+ 66 - 69.99 402.6 - 426.99

D+ 63 - 65.99 384.3 - 402.59

D- 60 - 62.99 366 - 384.29

F < 60 0 - 365.99

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Is there a place I can post questions or other ideas online? a

Absolutely! Maybe you are shy. Maybe you think of a burning question at 2 am. Good news! There are two

main resources where you can ask questions about course topics online: 1. Our class discussion board on D2L;

2. Via in-class polls/question sessions via sli.do (more details later).

Are there any other course policies of which I should be aware? a

CU Boulder Honor Code: All students of the University of Colorado Boulder are responsible for knowing and adhering to the academic integrity policy of this institution. Violations of this policy include: cheating, plagiarism, aid of academic dishonesty, fabrication, lying, bribery, and threatening behavior. All incidents of academic misconduct will be reported to the Honor Code Council (honor@colorado.edu; 303-735-2273). Visit http://honorcode.colorado.edu for info.

Academic Accommodations: If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit a letter to Dr. Stratford from Disability Services in a timely manner (for exam accommodations provide your letter at least one week prior to the exam). Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. Contact Disability Services at 303- 492-8671 or by e-mail at dsinfo@colorado.edu. If you have a temporary medical condition or injury, see ‘Temporary Injuries’ guidelines under the ‘Quick Links’ at the Disability Services website and discuss your needs with me. Anything you tell me is held in strictest confidence

Absence Due to Religious Observance: Campus policy requires that faculty make every effort to deal reasonable and fairly with all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments or required attendance. If you are absent due to religious observance, you are still responsible for knowing the information covered in class that day. If there is a test scheduled on that day, you must schedule an alternative day/time to take the exam AT LEAST ONE WEEK in advance. See full details at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/fac_relig.html

Discrimination and Harassment: The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working, and living environment. CU-Boulder does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, its educational programs and activities. CU-Boulder will not tolerate acts of discrimination or harassment based upon Protected Classes or related retaliation against or by any employee or student. Please visit: http://www.colorado.edu/policies/discrimination-and-harassment-policy-and-procedures and http://www.colorado.edu/osc/#student_code for more information

Classroom Behavior: Students and faculty each are responsible for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Those who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, color, culture, religion, creed, politics, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, and nationalities. Visit http://www.colorado.edu/policies/student-classroom-and-course-related-behavior for details

Other Important Links: o http://www.colorado.edu/health/counseling (Counseling and Psychiatric Services) o http://www.colorado.edu/policies/honor.html (all university policies)

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Are there any other important dates I should keep in mind? a

Add Deadline Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Drop Deadline Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Fall Break/Thanksgiving Break November 21 – 25, 2016 Last Day of Classes Thursday, December 7, 2016 Final Exam Sunday, December 11, 2016

What is the schedule for this course? a

(* subject to change, and notice of any major changes will be given in class and announced on D2L):

Wk. Topic Relevant Reading

Ch. on

Comp.

Website

AssignmentsLearn by Doing!

(Lab Activities)

8/22/2016 M

Introduction and Course

Overview;

Review of Scientific Method;

Pre-Test

Article # 1 (lab) n/a

8/24/2016 W

Consumers vs. Producers of

Research; First Cycle of

Scientific Research

Chapter 1 1

iClicker Chapter 1

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

8/26/2016 FSecond, Third and Fourth

Cycle of Scientific ResearchChapter 1 1

8/29/2016 M

Class Discussion Popular

media articles;

The Importance of Theory in

Behavior Change

Popular Media

Articles1

CITI completion

certificate due

(D2L);

Article Review #

1 due (D2L)

8/31/2016 W

Advantages of science over

personal experience; How to

tell 'bad' science from

'good' science

Chapter 2 2

iClicker Chapter 2

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

9/2/2016 FFour Functions of Research;

Philosophy of ScienceChapter 2 2

9/5/2016 M No class (Labor Day)

9/7/2016 W

The "Three C's":

Frequency, Association and

Causal claims

Chapter 3 3

iClicker Chapter 3

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

9/9/2016 F

The "Four V's": Construct

and

Statistical Validity

Chapter 3 3

Class Date

1

2

Part 1: Finding and Evaluating 'Sound' Information

3

Week 1 Lab:

Using research article databases

(e.g. PSYCinfo, Google Scholar, etc.)

to find and evaluate peer reviewed

articles

How to access databases off campus

Completion of study to gather data

for Project #1

CITI training introduction and

completion

Week 3 Lab:

No Lab This Week!

(Labor Day)

Week 2 Lab:

Theory of Planned Behavior:

Discussion of Article Review

Generate your new hypothesis. Peer

review of hypothesis

Perform your literature search

http://www.colorado.edu/registrar/sites/default/files/attached-files/2016-17acad_calendar.pdf a

http://www.colorado.edu/registrar/fall-2016-final-exam-schedule

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9/12/2016 M

Keep Calm and Love

Statistics (pt 1): Descriptive

Statistics Review and What

Makes Good Graphs!

Appendix 441-456

(lecture); 487-492

(lab)

n/a

9/14/2016 W

Keep Calm and Love

Statistics (pt 2): Inferential

Statistics Review

Appendix 463-486

(lecture);

487-492 (lab)

n/a

9/16/2016 F

Keep Calm and Love

Statistics (pt 3): Inferential

Statistics (cont'd)

Appendix 463-486 n/a

9/19/2016 MGroup activity #1: Which

Statistical Test?n/a

Introduction Draft

Due (D2L)

9/21/2016 WEffect Size and Confidence

IntervalsAppendix 456-461 n/a

9/23/2016 FThe "Four V's": Internal and

External ValidityChapter 3 3

9/26/2016 M

Construct Validity

(Identifying 'Good'

Measurements):

Group activity #2: Assessing

Validity of a Real Study

Chapter 5 (lecture);

Appendix 492-496

(lab)

5

iClicker Chapter 5

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

9/28/2016 WScales of Measurement;

Measurement Reliability

Chapter 5 (lecture);

Appendix 492-496

(lab)

5

9/30/2016 F

Survey Methods

(Why Construct Validity is

ESSENTIAL)

Chapter 6 6

iClicker Chapter 6

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

10/3/2016 MObservational Designs and

Coding

Chapter 6 (lecture);

Appendix 496-521

(lab)

6

Methods and

Results Draft Due

(D2L)

10/5/2016 W

Group Activity #3:

Can a Measure be Reliable if

it is Not Valid?

Appendix 496-521

(lab)n/a

10/7/2016 F

Sampling Methods (Why

Important for External

Validity)

Chapter 7 6

iClicker Chapter 7

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

Abstract and

Discussion Draft

Due (D2L)

iClicker Chapter 8

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

10/12/2016 W

Passive Observational

Designs:

Multivariate and

Longitudinal (correlational)

Chapter 9 8

iClicker Chapter 9

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

10/14/2016 F Mediation vs. Moderation Chapter 9 8

8

4

5

6

7

Week 8 Lab:

Form research groups (MAX 4)!

Outline experiment, SHOW OUTLINE

TO TA AS A GROUP FOR APPROVAL

Midterm Review (pt 2)

Use rest of lab time for group work or

finishing first paper revisions

(if time remaining)

10/10/2016 M

Passive Observational

Designs: Bivariate

(correlational)

Chapter 8 7

Part 3: Association Claims

Part 2: Frequency Claims

Week 7 Lab:

How to Write Discussion and

References Sections in APA Style

How to write an APA Abstract

Write Your Discussion and Abstract

sections

Week 6 Lab:

How to Write Methods and Results

(including Tables and Figures)

Sections in APA Style

Finish analyses

Write Methods and Results

Make Tables and Figures!

Week 5 Lab:

How to Use 'R' to Analyze Data

Data for Project # 1 Given

Begin Analyses!

Week 4 Lab:

How to Write an Introduction

in APA style

Write Your Own Introduction

Wk. Topic Relevant Reading

Ch. on

Comp.

Website

AssignmentsLearn by Doing!

(Lab Activities)

8/22/2016 M

Introduction and Course

Overview;

Review of Scientific Method;

Pre-Test

Article # 1 (lab) n/a

8/24/2016 W

Consumers vs. Producers of

Research; First Cycle of

Scientific Research

Chapter 1 1

iClicker Chapter 1

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

8/26/2016 FSecond, Third and Fourth

Cycle of Scientific ResearchChapter 1 1

8/29/2016 M

Class Discussion Popular

media articles;

The Importance of Theory in

Behavior Change

Popular Media

Articles1

CITI completion

certificate due

(D2L);

Article Review #

1 due (D2L)

8/31/2016 W

Advantages of science over

personal experience; How to

tell 'bad' science from

'good' science

Chapter 2 2

iClicker Chapter 2

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

9/2/2016 FFour Functions of Research;

Philosophy of ScienceChapter 2 2

9/5/2016 M No class (Labor Day)

9/7/2016 W

The "Three C's":

Frequency, Association and

Causal claims

Chapter 3 3

iClicker Chapter 3

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

9/9/2016 F

The "Four V's": Construct

and

Statistical Validity

Chapter 3 3

Class Date

1

2

Part 1: Finding and Evaluating 'Sound' Information

3

Week 1 Lab:

Using research article databases

(e.g. PSYCinfo, Google Scholar, etc.)

to find and evaluate peer reviewed

articles

How to access databases off campus

Completion of study to gather data

for Project #1

CITI training introduction and

completion

Week 3 Lab:

No Lab This Week!

(Labor Day)

Week 2 Lab:

Theory of Planned Behavior:

Discussion of Article Review

Generate your new hypothesis. Peer

review of hypothesis

Perform your literature search

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10/17/2016 MExam 1 (Ch 1 -3; 5 - 8)

ReviewCh 1 - 3; 5 -8 n/a

10/19/2016 W

10/21/2016 FEthics of Research: A Dark

HistoryChapter 4 4

iClicker Chapter 4

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

10/24/2016 MEthics of Research: Risk and

Vulnerability

Chapter 4;

Article 2 Assigned4

First Full APA

Paper Due! (D2L)

10/26/2016 WGroup activity #4:

Is This Study Ethical?Chapter 4 4

10/28/2016 FExperimental Design:

Between Subjects (causal)Chapter 10 9

iClicker Chapter

10 Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

10/31/2016 MExperimental Design: Within

Subjects (causal)

Chapter 10;

Article 2

(Completed)

9Article Review 2

due (D2L)

11/2/2016 W

Group activity #5:

One question, multiple

designs

Article 3 Assigned n/a

11/4/2016 F Factorial Designs (Pt 1) Chapter 12 11

iClicker Chapter

12 Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

11/7/2016 M Factorial Designs (Pt 2) Chapter 12 11

11/9/2016 WAdvanced Factorial Designs

(pt 1)Chapter 12 11

11/11/2016 FThreats to Internal Validity

(pt 1)Chapter 11 10

iClicker Chapter

11 Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

11/14/2016 MThreats to Internal Validity

(pt 2)Chapter 11 10

Article Review 3

due (D2L)

11/16/2016 WThreats to Internal Validity:

Group Activity #6n/a n/a

11/18/2016 FWhat No to Do in a

Presentationn/a n/a

11/21/2016 M Fall Break- No Class!

11/23/2016 W Fall Break- No Class!

11/25/2016 F Fall Break- No Class!

9

10

Midterm Exam (Chapters 1 - 3; 5 - 9) Online via D2L.

Opens 7 am and closes 7 pm. Timed. NO LECTURE.

Week 9 Lab:

Group work on projects:

Literature review

Find appropriate measurements

Operationalize variables

PERFORM YOUR EXPERIMENT

(YAY!)

Week 10 Lab:

Program your study

PERFORM YOUR EXPERIMENT

Enter data and/or download data

Conduct preliminary analyses

(scale formation, etc.)

Part 4: Causal Claims

Week 11 Lab:

Data analysis for main study!

Work on methods and results

sections

Week 12 Lab:

Discuss Article Review 2

Data analysis and start PowerPoint

presentation!

Week 13 Lab:

Finish PowerPoint presentation

Practice oral presentation

11

12

13

Part 5: Is there Such a Thing As a 'Perfect' Experiment (and does that matter)?

14Week 14 Lab:

No Lab This Week! (Fall Break)

Wk. Topic Relevant Reading

Ch. on

Comp.

Website

AssignmentsLearn by Doing!

(Lab Activities)

8/22/2016 M

Introduction and Course

Overview;

Review of Scientific Method;

Pre-Test

Article # 1 (lab) n/a

8/24/2016 W

Consumers vs. Producers of

Research; First Cycle of

Scientific Research

Chapter 1 1

iClicker Chapter 1

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

8/26/2016 FSecond, Third and Fourth

Cycle of Scientific ResearchChapter 1 1

8/29/2016 M

Class Discussion Popular

media articles;

The Importance of Theory in

Behavior Change

Popular Media

Articles1

CITI completion

certificate due

(D2L);

Article Review #

1 due (D2L)

8/31/2016 W

Advantages of science over

personal experience; How to

tell 'bad' science from

'good' science

Chapter 2 2

iClicker Chapter 2

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

9/2/2016 FFour Functions of Research;

Philosophy of ScienceChapter 2 2

9/5/2016 M No class (Labor Day)

9/7/2016 W

The "Three C's":

Frequency, Association and

Causal claims

Chapter 3 3

iClicker Chapter 3

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

9/9/2016 F

The "Four V's": Construct

and

Statistical Validity

Chapter 3 3

Class Date

1

2

Part 1: Finding and Evaluating 'Sound' Information

3

Week 1 Lab:

Using research article databases

(e.g. PSYCinfo, Google Scholar, etc.)

to find and evaluate peer reviewed

articles

How to access databases off campus

Completion of study to gather data

for Project #1

CITI training introduction and

completion

Week 3 Lab:

No Lab This Week!

(Labor Day)

Week 2 Lab:

Theory of Planned Behavior:

Discussion of Article Review

Generate your new hypothesis. Peer

review of hypothesis

Perform your literature search

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11/28/2016 M Null effects Chapter 11 10

11/30/2016 W Quasi-experiments Chapter 13 12

iClicker Chapter

13 Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

12/2/2016 FReplicability and

Generalization Chapter 14 13

iClicker Chapter

14 Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

12/5/2016 M Meta-analysis Chapter 14 13

Full APA Paper on

Group Project

due (D2L)

12/7/2016 W

Class Discussion:

What Did You Learn (or not

learn) This Semester?

n/a n/a

12/9/2016 FExam 2 (Ch 4; 10 - 14)

Review

Ch 4; 10 -14; Key

Older Conceptsn/a

17 12/11/2016 SUN.Final Exam. Partially comprehensive. Chapters 5; 14 - 16; important key course concepts)

Online via D2L. Opens 7 am and closes 7 pm. Timed. NO CLASS.

15

Week 15 Lab:

Group Presentations

FCQs

16

Week 16 Lab:

Group Presentations

Review for Final

Wk. Topic Relevant Reading

Ch. on

Comp.

Website

AssignmentsLearn by Doing!

(Lab Activities)

8/22/2016 M

Introduction and Course

Overview;

Review of Scientific Method;

Pre-Test

Article # 1 (lab) n/a

8/24/2016 W

Consumers vs. Producers of

Research; First Cycle of

Scientific Research

Chapter 1 1

iClicker Chapter 1

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

8/26/2016 FSecond, Third and Fourth

Cycle of Scientific ResearchChapter 1 1

8/29/2016 M

Class Discussion Popular

media articles;

The Importance of Theory in

Behavior Change

Popular Media

Articles1

CITI completion

certificate due

(D2L);

Article Review #

1 due (D2L)

8/31/2016 W

Advantages of science over

personal experience; How to

tell 'bad' science from

'good' science

Chapter 2 2

iClicker Chapter 2

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

9/2/2016 FFour Functions of Research;

Philosophy of ScienceChapter 2 2

9/5/2016 M No class (Labor Day)

9/7/2016 W

The "Three C's":

Frequency, Association and

Causal claims

Chapter 3 3

iClicker Chapter 3

Pre-Quiz

(In-Class)

9/9/2016 F

The "Four V's": Construct

and

Statistical Validity

Chapter 3 3

Class Date

1

2

Part 1: Finding and Evaluating 'Sound' Information

3

Week 1 Lab:

Using research article databases

(e.g. PSYCinfo, Google Scholar, etc.)

to find and evaluate peer reviewed

articles

How to access databases off campus

Completion of study to gather data

for Project #1

CITI training introduction and

completion

Week 3 Lab:

No Lab This Week!

(Labor Day)

Week 2 Lab:

Theory of Planned Behavior:

Discussion of Article Review

Generate your new hypothesis. Peer

review of hypothesis

Perform your literature search