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I.
Research in Psychology |
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Draft,
Ch. 1 |
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A.
Nature and purpose of research |
PowerPoint |
Stnvch,
Ch. 1, 2 |
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B.
Clever Hans: A case study |
PowerPoint |
Stnvch,
Ch. 6 |
Clever
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II.
Naturalistic Research Methods |
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Draft,
Ch. 2 |
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Observational/ Field Studies |
PowerPoint |
Stnvch,
Ch. 3, 4 |
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B. Descriptive
Statistics
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PowerPoint |
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Sept. |
15 |
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**
Research Proposal Due **
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use
WebCT to submit
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III.
Archival & Survey Research Methods |
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Draft,
Ch. 3 |
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A.
Using Archival Data |
PowerPoint |
Stnvch,
Ch. 5 |
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B.
Survey Methods |
PowerPoint |
answers
to memory quiz |
IPI |
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IV.
Measurement and Data Display |
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Draft,
Ch. 4 |
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27 |
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A.
Measurement and Research Design Homework
1 |
PowerPoint |
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B.
Elements of graphs and tables |
PowerPoint |
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V.
Measuring Sensitivity |
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Draft, Ch. 6
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Oct. |
4 |
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A. Classical psychophysics |
PowerPoint |
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6 |
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B.
Method of constant stimuli Homework
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Stnvch,
Ch. 7, 8 |
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Oct. |
6 |
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**
Research Focus and References Due **
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C.
Signal Detection Methods |
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D.
Data transformation |
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VI.
Using Factorial Design for Complex Processes |
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Draft, Ch. 5 |
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A.
Factorial Design |
PowerPoint |
Worked
example from class |
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B.
Factorial Analysis
Homework
3 |
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VII.
Measuring Mental Processing Time |
PowerPoint |
Draft,
Ch. 7 |
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25 |
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A. Decomposing
Reaction Time |
PowerPoint |
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27 |
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B.
Mental Scanning Times |
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Oct.
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27 |
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*** Research Project Final Designs Due ***
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Nov. |
1 |
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C. Speed-Accuracy
Tradeoffs |
PowerPoint |
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VIII.
Methods in Memory Research |
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Draft, Ch. 8 |
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3 |
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A.
Measuring Memory Processes Homework
4 |
PowerPoint |
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8 |
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B. Measuring
Explicit Memory |
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10 |
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C. Measuring
Implicit Memory |
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IX.
Higher Order Cognition |
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Draft, Ch.
10 |
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A.Concepts
and Concept Learning |
PowerPoint |
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B.
Problem Solving & Judgment |
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X.
Methods in Animal Research |
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Draft, Ch.
9 |
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22 |
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A. Using Animals
as Research Subjects
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PowerPoint |
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29 |
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B.
Classical and Instrumental Conditioning
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Nov.
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29 |
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****** Research Project
First Draft Due ******
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XI.
Individual Differences |
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Dec. |
1 |
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A.
Individual Differences in Cognition Homework
5 |
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6 |
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B.
Environmental Psychology |
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XII.
Research in Psychology |
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8 |
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A.
How to Write a Paper |
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B.
How to Present a Poster |
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Dec. |
16 |
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****** Research Project
Final Draft Due ******
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Dec |
21 |
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****((
Research Symposium I, 6- 9 pm))****
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