Thinking critically about science in the media
Myth Busting!
Operational Definitions Lesson Plan
This lesson plan focuses on operational definitions as a part of the measurement topic in research methods. Here is the lesson plan for 70-80 minute class: Lesson Plan for Operational Definitions Here is the PowerPoint slide for this lesson:…
Developing Research Questions and Hypotheses Lesson Plan
Here is a lesson plan designed to cover the learning objectives of generating quality research questions from news headlines, developing the questions into working hypotheses, and explaining what makes an interesting research question: Lesson Plan Here is a Powerpoint…
Control Problems lesson plan
This lesson plan covers several sources of control problems in research and is designed for a Research Methods course. Attached is the detailed schedule and break down of activities for a class period (1 hours and 40 minutes). Materials…
Nonexperimental research lesson plan
Nonexperimental lesson plan Attached is a lesson plan for a research methods/experimental psychology class. The lesson plan covers nonexperimental research with a focus on correlation and causation. The attached lesson plan includes worksheets and graphs needed to conduct the…
Correlation using class data Lesson Plan
Correlation Lesson Plan During this 2 hour lesson, students will complete a survey, form hypotheses about the correlation between two variables, use statistics software to analyze data, and interpret their results. After this, they will create their own surveys,…
Validity Jeopardy Game Lesson Plan
Here is a lesson plan on validity types and threats: Research Methods Lesson Plan This is a Jeopardy game of different types of validity and threats. This would be a great review after the topic has already been introduced to…
ANOVA: Main Effects and Interactions Lesson Plan
Here is a lesson plan for a two hour class period designed to help students collaborate with peers to conduct research and share findings, and analyze data using SPSS and Excel to test hypotheses of interest. Broad Learning…
