Psychology 104 (Experimental Social Psychology), Fall 2006
Professor Halford H. Fairchild
Office: 203 Scott Hall,
Hours: Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 and by appointment
Phone: 909-607-3056
Course Syllabus
(Note: This syllabus is online and is to be updated regularly with
notes and other items of interest. Students should visit the online
version regularly.)
Texts: Perrin, Robert. Pocket Guide to APA Style
About this Class: This class provides an introduction to research methods in the social sciences. It encourages a learn-by-doing process, where students: (a) identify an area of research interest; (b) research the relevant literature in that area; (c) develop a methodology for the collection of data; (d) collect data; (e) process data; and (f) report results. The main learning objectives are research methodologies and statistical analysis.
Impression Formation Studies - a draft powerpoint of what was accomplished this semester.
Exemplary student papers:
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8/29/06 |
Introductions and Course Overview - Assignment for Thursday: Brainstorm 5 possible research topics. |
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8/31/06 |
The Research Process - Research Methods Iraq War Study |
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| 9/1/06 | Lab - Read, refine, and select research topics from one of these lists: Students' Research Ideas - Professor Fairchild's Research Ideas Give some thought as to how you might actually conduct the study in question. |
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9/5/06 |
Selecting A Topic - Review of Literature |
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9/7/06 |
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9/12/06 |
Designing Data Collection |
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9/14/06 |
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9/19/06 |
Writing the Research Proposal |
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9/21/06 |
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9/26/06 |
Field Work |
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9/28/06 |
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10/3/06 |
Field Work |
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10/5/06 |
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10/10/06 |
Field Work |
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10/12/06 |
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| 10/13/06 | Lab | |
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10/17/06 |
Fall Break |
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10/19/06 |
Field Work |
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| 10/20/06 | Lab | |
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10/24/06 |
Data Analysis |
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10/26/06 |
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| 10/27/06 | Lab | |
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10/31/06 |
Results |
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11/2/06 |
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| 11/3/06 | Lab | |
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11/7/06 |
Powerpoint |
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11/9/06 |
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11/14/06 |
Writing the Research Article |
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11/16/06 |
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11/21/06 |
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11/23/06 |
Thanksgiving |
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11/24/06 |
Thanksgiving |
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11/28/06 |
Writing the Research Article |
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11/30/06 |
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| 12/1/06 | Lab | |
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12/5/06 |
Submitting for Publication |
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12/7/06 |
Poster Session |
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Course Organization and Requirements
Attendance is
required.
Course Milestones. To be developed in class.
Grading
Grades will be based on work
performed, and determined subjectively by the instructor. Attendance is
mandatory, as is class participation, so these items weigh heavily in
grading. Students who complete a project, and submit for publication prior to the end of the semester, will receive an A. Students who complete a project, but do not get it submitted, will receive an A-. All other students will be graded on the basis of the quality of work performed.