Psychology 104 (Experimental Social Psychology), Fall 2009
TuTh 1:15 - 2:30 + lab (AV 202)
Professor Halford H. Fairchild
Office: 203 Scott Hall,
Hours: Mondays 10-12 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.)
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.
College Stress - Annotated Bibliography (09/21/09)
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9/1/09 |
Introductions and Course Overview - Assignment for Thursday: Brainstorm 5 possible research topics. Examples from past semesters |
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9/3/09 |
The Research Process - Research Methods(Quiz) Iraq War Study |
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| 9/4/09 | Lab - http://phrp.nihtraining.com/users/register.php?submit=Register Mandatory: Go to the above link, register and complete the training in the protection of human research participants. Save your certificiate in a pdf file, and print it out. Go to www.pitzer.edu/irb and review the site. |
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9/8/09 |
Selecting A Topic - Review of Literature - Use of PsychInfo |
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9/10/09 |
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| 9/11/09 | Lab - College Stress Bibliography - Annotated Version | |
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9/15/09 |
Designing Data Collection - IRB issues - IRB Application (Pitzer) Scripps IRB - Scripps Reply 09/24/09ScrippsAns092409.htm |
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9/17/09 |
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9/22/09 |
A Study on Perceptions of Gender Differences (Condry & Condry, 1976) Read the above article, give thought to our study, and SEARCH PsychInfo and generate relevant bibliography. Suggested search terms: gender stereotypes, infancy, parenting styles (for boys vs. girls). |
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9/29/09 |
Writing the research paper: See Fairchild as an example. Another example on war attitudes. Updated: Fairchild's Review of Lit on College Stress (draft) |
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10/1/09 |
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10/6/09 |
Field Work - & Data Processing
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10/8/09 |
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10/13/09 |
Field Work. |
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10/15/09 |
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10/20/09 |
Fall Break |
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10/22/09 |
Field Work |
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10/27/09 |
Data Analysis A New Plan of Action (10/27/09) LaRocca & Kromrey (1999) - Sexual Harassment. Gives a very good example of how to report the results of a Factor Analysis. |
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10/29/09 |
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11/3/09 |
Results |
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11/5/09 |
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11/10/09 |
Powerpoint - Iraq War Attitude Study |
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11/12/09 |
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11/17/09 |
Writing the Research Article |
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11/24/09 |
Writing the Research Article |
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11/26/09 |
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11/27/09 |
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12/1/09 |
Writing the Research Article |
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12/3/09 |
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12/8/09 |
Submitting for Publication |
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12/10/09 |
Submitting for Publication |
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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. ABSENCES will hurt your grade. 1 excused or unexcused absence will not hurt your grade. Each additional absence will have a negative effect on your course grade.