Discussion Post: Social Research
Folk Wisdom and Research Methods
Research the following saying: "People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."
1) Briefly describe how you would conduct a social psychological experiment to test the veracity of the proverb or saying.
2) As you have described it, what would the experiment be able to tell you?
3) What would it not be able to reveal?
4) Consider existing social psychology research that could be applied to analyzing the saying.
5) Does the research validate the proverb?
6) Briefly describe how you would conduct a social psychological experiment to test the veracity of the proverb or saying.
7) As you have described it, what would the experiment be able to tell you?
8) What would it not be able to reveal?
9) Consider existing social psychology research that could be applied to analyzing the saying.
10) Does the research validate the proverb?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.