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PSYC 1001: Introduction to Psychology I

Module 2 Assignment: Research Methods
What is the purpose of this assignment?
This assignment provides an opportunity to use the language of research methods and apply it
to a topic of interest. Use this as an opportunity to study the material and enhance your
preparations for the Quiz.

What am I supposed to do?

Complete all parts below. This assignment is to be completed on your own. Responses should
be specific, clear, and reflect an accurate application of the course material.

How should I complete and submit my assignment?

Include your responses below. Once completed

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these two formats.
 Add your last name to the filename (e.g., Module 2 Assignment – Yourlastname).
 Submit your assignment via the Module 2 Assignment link.

How will my learning be assessed?

A common marking rubric will be used during the assessment of all module assignments. It is
available in the Module Assignments section of the course site. To access your completed rubric,
head to the Tools menu and select Assignments from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can
access the Progress menu and then select Grades.
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PART A: My Experiment
This section prompts you to design an experiment that investigates a topic of interest. To be
clear, you are developing an experiment and not describing other forms of research such as
correlational or observational methods. Also, you are not actually conducting the experiment;
this is all about design.

Using the space provided, provide specific and thoughtful responses to the following:

1. Describe a problem, issue or dilemma that you would like to see addressed via a
psychology research project using experimental design.

2. What is your question of interest?

3. What is your testable hypothesis?

4. Describe your sample and population of interest. Who are the participants?

Sample

Population

5. What are participants being asked to do?

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6. What are the variables? What are the DV and IV?

DV

IV

7. How are each of the variables operationalized?

8. Describe the comparison that will be made during the analysis of results.

9. Why might the results of your study matter? Who might benefit from the results and
discussion of your study?

PART B: My Reflections
1. Identify and describe an idea, concept, or model from research methods that you can
use to enhance your life or the lives of those around you. How will you use this
information now or in the future?
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2. What is the most important question that you have about psychological research
methods? Make sure your question is specific and clear. Why did you select this
question?