Homework: Research Methods Paper
Introduction
This homework examines and applies concepts in the Experimental Methods chapter and gives you the opportunity to practice research skills.
Instructions (Topic - Childhood Obesity)
Using the guidelines in Chapter 6 design an experiment that could test one of your hypotheses for your research proposal. Then in the format of an APA style essay answer or do the following:
Present your responses to the following prompts:
1. Describe your hypothesis, type of experiment and justify why this design is the best for answering this question. Present your independent and dependent variables. Note: a survey is not the same as an experiment. Surveys can present an experiment design BUT there has to be some type of manipulation and at least 2 conditions (experimental and control. We'll be covering Surveys next week.
2. Describe the "ecology" [the place where it will take place]. Is experiment based around everyday life, a natural experiment, or is it more controlled/ systematic? If so, what kind of comparison is it? [This section is all about ecological validity]
3. Describe how you will select and assign participants to conditions.
4. Describe how you will protect your experiment's internal and external validity.
Text Book: Making Sense of the Social World Methods of Investigation Sixth Edition Daniel F. Chambliss
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.