assignment supports the following course objectives:
Explain how researchers use the correlational technique to study relationships between two or more variables.
Identify some of the common ethical guidelines for doing research with people.
Assignment Overview
This writing assignment examines the practices of contemporary psychology to discover why we have implemented certain ethical guidelines for conducting psychological experiments. In this assignment you will explain what these practices are and why they are necessary.
Deliverables
A 1.5-page (300 word) paper, doubled-spaced, created in MS Word or other acceptable word processor
Assignment Details
Perform the following tasks:
Step 1: Reflect and Respond.
Read and reflect on the following questions:
Why do we use control groups when conducting psychological experiments?
In what ways can those conducting psychological experiments influence the data they collect unintentionally?
Give an example of correlation. How does it differ from causation and why is it important to differentiate between the two?
On page 36, your textbook outlines some common ethical guidelines for psychological research. Pick one of these guidelines and give an example of a negative situation that could occur if it was not followed.
Be sure to cite your sources.
Step 2: Summarize your findings.
Summarize your findings in a 1.5-page response paper.
Step 3: Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your instructor.
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