Unit 2: Research and Statistics
Unit 2 Calendar
Unit 2 Kahoot
"Don't become a mere recorder of facts. Try to penetrate the mystery of their origin."
​-- Ivan Pavlov (1849 - 1936)
​Objective 2-1
Module 4 PPT Slides
Reasoning Errors Worksheet
Objective 2-1: Describe various falsehoods and biases most people cary, and explain how scientific thought avoids these traps: hindsight bias, overconfidence, order perception, the scientific attitude, critical thinking
Objective 2-2
Module 5 PPT Slides
Objective 2-2: Identify the types of descriptive research, taking into account random sampling, wording effect, and applicable biases​
Objective 2-3
Module 6 PPT Slides
Objective 2-3: Differentiate the types of research, including descriptive research,  correlational research, and experimental research with regard to strength and weaknesses
  • a) Describe a correlational study taking into account operational definitions, random sampling, correlational coefficient, and scatterplots
  • b) Describe experimental research design taking into account operational definitions, independent/dependent variables, confounding variables, control/experimental groups, random assignment, single/double blind procedures, and validity
Objective 2-4
Module 7 PPT Slides
Objective 2-4: Apply basic statistical concepts to:
  • a) Discuss descriptive statistics and describe the three measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode), skewed distribution, and variance (range, standard deviation, normal distributions)
  • b) Discuss inferential statistics and why it can be generalized to other populations by describing statistical significance 
Objective 2-5
Module 8 PPT Slides
Objective 2-5: Identify APA ethical guidelines, and explain how they inform or constrain practice, including informed consent and debriefing