Research Methods

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Course: AP Psychology Unit I: Research Methods

Unit Topic/Standards to be taught

1. I can differentiate types of research (e.g., experiments, correlational studies, survey research, naturalistic observations, and case studies) with regard to purpose, strengths and weaknesses. (College Board Standard IIA)

2. I can describe how research design drives the reasonable conclusions that can be drawn.

3. I can identify independent, dependent, confounding, and control variables in experimental designs. (IIA)

4. I can distinguish between random assignment of participants to conditions in experiments and random selection of participants, primarily in correlational studies and surveys. (IIA)

5. I can predict the validity of behavioral explanations based on the quality of research design. (IIA)

6. I can distinguish the purposes of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. (IIB)

7. I can apply basic descriptive statistical concepts, including interpreting and constructing graphs and calculating simple descriptive statistics (e.g., measures of central tendency, standard deviation). (IIB)

8. I can discuss the value of reliance on operational definitions and measurement in behavioral research. (IIA)

9. I can identify how ethical issues inform and constrain research practices. (IIC)

10. I can describe how ethical and legal guidelines of the APA protect research participants and promote sound ethical practice. (IIC)

Bellringers

White Board Reviews

Formative Quizzes

Reading Comprehension Quizzes

Flashback Reviews

Vocabulary Graphic Organizers

Daily/Formative Assessments

White Board Assessments

Pre-Test

Vocabulary Graphic Organizers

Flashback Reviews

ACT Readings and Questions

Various Formative Assessments

Resources Needed/To Be Used

Various Readings

Internet

Smart Board

Worksheet-Independent/Dependent Variables

Videos—

Textbook

Psych Sim (computer simulations)

Teaching Segment (We will. . . .)

Facilitate group discussion and group work

Provide examples for various activities

Facilitate War game

Learner’s Activities/Workshop (Students wjll. . . )

Flashcards

Analyze FRQs

Prep-U

Lecture Note Outlines/Interactive Notebook

Vocabulary Activities

Operational Definitions practice

M&M Sampling Activity

Closure/Culminating Activity/Events:

Experimental Design Project

Summative Multiple Choice/Free Response Question Exam (College Board style with released questions)

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