Lab Report
Throughout your discussion forum assignment you will have developed a methodology in order to test the hypothesis/research question that you have chosen. The lab report is based on that research question. It’s important that your hypothesis/research question lends itself to being able to complete this report.
Though you will be writing a lab report including pre-determined sections, note that you are not required to test and provide real results. You must demonstrate your ability to perform and understand statistical tests using SPSS.
Note: Your course material has provided you with numerous resources that will be helpful in developing and writing this material. You may also wish to review The Lab Report , a website with clear and comprehensive information.
Part 1: Lab Report Proposal
You are required to submit a lab report proposal (approximately 2 pages, typed, double spaced, or roughly 600-700 words) including your research question, a brief literature review, and a proposed method for the planned research.
Your course instructor will provide feedback that will help you with completing your final Lab Report.
Working in Groups
Group C: The inaccuracy of eyewitness testimony. (You can look at detailed descriptions of crime scenes, videos, and so on to see how well people remember crime details. Or you can test immediately and at different points later.)
All people within one group will design research on that topic, but the research will be very different. For example, members of the “caffeine” group, Group B, can study the effects of caffeine on cognitive tasks such as long division, while others can study the effects of caffeine on mood. Two students could even both study the effects of caffeine on mood, but their studies must take different approaches to this question. When you join the Discussion group for your topic, you should begin sharing ideas and also references on the literature relevant to your planned research. You should discuss material from all the relevant units as well.
Discussion Forum Participation
Throughout the course, you will be asked to contribute to ongoing discussions.
The purpose of your first posting is to help you develop a possible thesis question/research topic and, eventually, identify the design. Subsequent discussions will allow you to develop your question in more detail. Note that your role in these discussions is to not only develop your own hypothetical thesis but also to offer critique and support to classmates. Contributions will (and should) vary in terms of length and topic, but try to keep your posts brief (100-175 words) and to the point. Links and block quotes are welcome, but these should never “stand-alone” – they should always be accompanied by a discussion of contents and an explanation of why they are included. Within the online modules, we will be highlighting key concepts and methods for developing your research question and developing methodologies in order to test these questions. The concepts highlighted in the course will be general and we will use several examples in order to illustrate the process. In your discussions, you will then be applying these new concepts and skills to your research topic.
Evaluation
The discussion posts will be regularly monitored. The course instructor will be asking questions, giving guidance, and possibly helping resolve disputes over ‘best practices.’ The grade for your discussion group participation will be on an individual
basis. The discussion contributions will be evaluated twice – once mid-term and again at the end of the course. Use the provided Study Plan as a guideline for when you should be working through course materials. Your grade for discussion participation will be based on the consistency and relevance of your individual contribution to the discussion.
Here, “consistency” means that contributions are made on a weekly or near-weekly basis, and reflect a timely, ongoing engagement with weekly readings, materials, research, etc.”Relevance” means inclusion of themes and points that have a clear and direct relevance to research methods, their application, as well as associated issues and debates. It also includes discussion of literature, problems, ideas, and examples that pertain directly to your intended research topic/proposal, which includes consideration of the course readings and themes.
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