Research Methods

Who Needs Data? Publicly Available Datasets You Can Use in Class

*Open Science, Statistics / , /

Looking for large publicly available data for your students to explore? Below we provide a collection of sources and links. Title Description Link The Stanford Open Policing Project Standardized stop data are available to download (by location) from the table below. We provide these data in both CSV and RDS formats. Click here The General Social Survey (GSS) ​​​Since […]

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The 5 Techniques of Science Denial

01. Psychology as a Science: Thinking Like a Researcher, Communicating Psych Science, Reading Research, Research Methods / , , , , /

In the article “A history of FLICC: the 5 techniques of science denial” places five strategies (Fake experts, Logical fallacies, Impossible expectations, Cherry picking, and Conspiracy theories.) into a the acronym FLICC. This article, elaborates on many other techniques within these broad 5 categories, including examples of each. The article includes links to a three

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Practice: Repeated-Measures ANOVA

10. Within-Subjects Design, 12. Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Research Methods, Statistics / , , , , /

In this activity, students will take data from a fictitious design to practice conducting a Repeated-Measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). First, provide students with the research scenario and the accompanying questions to have them determine the research design, statistical analysis to use, and independent and dependent variables. Next, have students set up a data file

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Practice: Two-Way (Factorial) ANOVA

11. Factorial Design, 13. Two-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Research Methods, Statistics / , , , , /

In this activity, students will take data from a fictitious 2 x 2 factorial design to practice conducting a Two-Way (Factorial) Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). First, provide students with the research scenario and the accompanying questions to have them determine the research design, statistical analysis to use, and independent and dependent variables. Next, have students

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Practice: One-Way ANOVA

09. Multigroup Design, 11. One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Research Methods, Statistics / , , , , , /

In this activity, students will take data from a fictitious multi-group design to practice conducting a One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). First, provide students with the research scenario and the accompanying questions to have them determine the research design, statistical analysis to use, and independent and dependent variables. Next, have students set up a data

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Practice: t-test for Independent Means

08. Two-Group Design, 10. t test For Two Independent/Unrelated Samples, Research Methods, Statistics / , , , , , /

In this activity, students will take data from a fictitious two-group design to practice conducting a t-test for Independent Means. First, provide students with the research scenario and the accompanying questions to have them determine the research design, statistical analysis to use, and independent and dependent variables. Next, have students set up a data file

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Assignment: Correlation (SPSS)

*Statistical Software Packages, 07. Correlational/Survey Research, 14. Correlation, Research Methods, Statistics / , , , , /

In this assignment (created by Dr. Kimberly A. Barchard and Dr. Leiszle Lapping-Carr), students learn how to calculate the Pearson Product-Moment correlation using SPSS and how to interpret the output. A detailed grading rubric is included. This assignment was designed to be completed with an existing dataset (the address is given on the assignment). The

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Assignment: t-test for Independent Means/Samples (SPSS)

*Statistical Software Packages, 08. Two-Group Design, 10. t test For Two Independent/Unrelated Samples, Communicating Psych Science, Research Methods, Statistics, The APA Style Research Report / , , , , /

In this assignment (created by Dr. Kimberly A. Barchard and Dr. Leiszle Lapping-Carr), students learn how to use SPSS to compare two independent groups using the independent samples t-test and using confidence intervals for the difference of the means. Students also write a research report with their results. A detailed grading rubric is included. This

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Assignment: t-test for Dependent/Paired Samples (SPSS)

*Statistical Software Packages, 09. t test for a Single & Two Paired/ Dependent/Related Samples, 10. Within-Subjects Design, Research Methods, Statistics / , , , , /

In this assignment (created by Dr. Kimberly A. Barchard and Dr. Leiszle Lapping-Carr), students learn how to use SPSS to compare dependent groups using the dependent samples t-test and using confidence intervals for the difference of the means. A detailed grading rubric is included. This assignment was designed to be completed with an existing dataset

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Tutorial: Regression (WISE)

07. Correlational/Survey Research, 15. Regression, Research Methods, Statistics / , , , , /

Online tutorial that guides students through a research study and data analysis using regression. There are 4 modules total, with the first three being most appropriate for an introductory course. Module 3 is short and could be used as an in-class demonstration. Module 4 is more advanced. During the tutorial students will start with a

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Tutorial: t-test for Independent Means/Samples (WISE)

08. Two-Group Design, 10. t test For Two Independent/Unrelated Samples, Research Methods, Statistics / , /

Online tutorial that guides students through a research study and data analysis using a t-test for independent means/samples. This particular study compares differences in child rearing practices in Belize and Samoa. During the tutorial students will need to review data for data entry errors, look at descriptive statistics, form a hypothesis, perform the statistic, and

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Lab Activity: How Does Novelty Impact Food Enjoyment? (t-test for Independent Means/Samples)

08. Two-Group Design, 10. t test For Two Independent/Unrelated Samples, Research Methods, Statistics / , , , /

In this activity (created by Dr. Eliane Boucher), students will participate in a simplified version of the first study conducted by O’Brien and Smith (2019). In this study, participants were instructed to eat a familiar food (popcorn) in a conventional or an unconventional way (with chopsticks). Participants then rated how enjoyable the food was (note

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How Going Online Can Benefit Students

Research Methods, Statistics / , , , , /

In the article “Thinking about a Gap Year”, Dr. E. Michele Ramsey reviews research that “…gives us insight into how students can benefit from learning to successfully navigate college online during Covid-19 when being on campus just isn’t a great idea.” Essentially, learning to learn online provides students with the opportunity to cultivate many employable

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Link: High Quality Instruction Post-COVID

Research Methods, Statistics / , , /

From the site: The playbook provides a path for continuous improvement of instruction along a quality-oriented continuum.  Design guides immediate and basic needs for moving a course online. It is useful for translation of face-to-face or blended courses for fully-online delivery.‍ Enhance provides options to strengthen the student learning experience. It is useful for improving face-to-face course

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Exemplar Study: Do Graphic Warnings Make Cigarettes Less Cool? (Mixed Design)

10. Within-Subjects Design, 12. Mixed Design, 12. Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Research Methods, Statistics / , , , , , , /

This study examined the effectiveness of graphic warnings (i.e., pictures) for reducing the appeal of tobacco products. In the study, researchers exposed smokers and nonsmokers to combinations of large versus small warning labels and the inclusion versus omission of graphic pictures on three types of tobacco products. For the within-subjects component, each participant saw advertisements

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Exemplar Study: Does Cuteness Make Us Careful? (Mixed Design)

09. t test for a Single & Two Paired/ Dependent/Related Samples, 10. Within-Subjects Design, 12. Mixed Design, 12. Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Research Methods, Statistics / , , , , , , /

This article examined how the perception of cuteness influences behavioral carefulness, enhancing people’s ability to care for infants. While researchers took physiological measures of heart activity and skin conductance, they exposed participants to a slide show of pictures of either infant animals (kittens and puppies) previously judged as very cute or adult animals (cats and

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Exemplar Study: Can You Accurately Judge Romantic Interest? (Mixed Design)

10. Within-Subjects Design, 12. Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Research Methods, Statistics / , , , , , , /

This study sought to determine whether a third party could discern romantic interest between two strangers. To test this, male and female observers watched video clips of speed-dating situations to determine the individual speed dater’s level of romantic interest toward the speed-dating partner. Participants observed clips of different lengths (10 vs. 30 s), and from

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Exemplar Study: Texting to Ostracize (Factorial Design)

03. Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research, 11. Factorial Design, 13. Two-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Research Methods / , , , , , , , , /

This study sought to determine if a woman’s appearance influences perceptions of her ability to perform a job. Undergraduates rated photographs of women as part of a 2 (Career: office assistant vs. CEO ) X 2 (Appearance: professional attire vs. sexual attire) design. Participants rated photos along several dimensions such as grade point average, organizational

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Exemplar Study: How Does Attire Influence Perceptions of Women in the Workplace? (Factorial Design)

11. Factorial Design, 13. Two-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Research Methods / , , , , , /

This study sought to determine if a woman’s appearance influences perceptions of her ability to perform a job. Undergraduates rated photographs of women as part of a 2 (Career: office assistant vs. CEO ) X 2 (Appearance: professional attire vs. sexual attire) design. Participants rated photos along several dimensions such as grade point average, organizational

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