Identify the independent variables that you will be using and then describe what would be in each cell.

“FACTORIAL DESIGNS” Factorial designs have become increasingly more popular because they can show a better picture of the complexity of behavior. In 300 words or more, think of a social issue within your local community that you could investigate using a 2 x 2 factorial design. Describe the social issue and explain why a facorial […]

How would you design the study if you were doing an experimental study?

“CORRELATIONAL VS. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS” You have been tasked to research the relationship between academic performance and studying either alone or in a group. How would you design the study if you were doing a correlational study? How would you design the study if you were doing an experimental study? Between these two designs which one […]

Is it appropriate to label this a replication crisis? Or, is Morling right to characterize this as a replication debate?

Discussion Chapter 14 introduces the challenges psychology has recently faced with respect to the replication of published research. Dig a bit deeper and do some research this week (e.g., in the popular press; via the research literature, in websites of professional organizations). Is it appropriate to label this a replication crisis? Or, is Morling right […]