Psychology 104 (Experimental Social Psychology), Fall 2007
Professor Halford H. Fairchild
Office: 203 Scott Hall,
Hours: tba
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.)
Recommended 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 last year.
Exemplary student papers from Fall 2006:
Sample Paper by Fairchild, et al.
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9/4/07 |
Introductions and Course Overview - Assignment for Thursday: Brainstorm 5 possible research topics. Examples from past semesters |
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9/6/07 |
The Research Process - Research Methods(Quiz) Iraq War Study |
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| 9/7/07 | Lab - Read, refine, and select research topics from one of these lists: - Professor Fairchild's Research Ideas Give some thought as to how you might actually conduct the study in question. |
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9/11/07 |
Selecting A Topic - Review of Literature - Use of PsychInfo |
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9/13/07 |
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9/18/07 |
Designing Data Collection |
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9/20/07 |
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9/25/07 |
Writing the Research Proposal |
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9/27/07 |
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| 9/28/07 | Lab - Merging Data. | |
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10/2/07 |
Writing the research paper: See Fairchild as an example. Another example on war attitudes. |
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10/4/07 |
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10/9/07 |
Field Work - Iraq Civilian Deaths NY Times Oct 2, 2007 Social Activism & Personal Efficacy - a Bibliography Edwards & Oskamp (1992): Antinuclear activism Draft Papers due today. |
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10/11/07 |
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10/16/07 |
Field Work. Fairchild's Draft Paper on the War Attitude Scale |
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10/18/07 |
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10/23/07 |
Fall Break |
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10/25/07 |
Field Work |
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10/30/07 |
Data Analysis Fewer Blacks Support War (article) |
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11/1/07 |
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11/6/07 |
Results |
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11/8/07 |
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11/13/07 |
Powerpoint - Iraq War Attitude Study |
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11/15/07 |
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11/20/07 |
Writing the Research Article |
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11/22/07 |
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| 11/23/07 | Thanksgiving Break | |
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11/27/07 |
Writing the Research Article |
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11/29/07 |
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11/30/07 |
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12/4/07 |
Writing the Research Article |
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12/6/07 |
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12/11/07 |
Submitting for Publication |
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12/13/07 |
Submitting for Publication |
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| 12/14/07 | Poster Session |
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.