Assignment Number 4 Discussion/Writing Assignment Chapter 2. How psychologists do research (34-49)

Student Name _____________________ Date due: 9-13-04 Introduction to Psychology 101-03 Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D.

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Late papers. Unexcused late papers may be turned in for one-half credit for the written portion of the assignment.

Spacing. Papers must be typed, double spaced.

8-1/2 X 11 paper. In order to make handling papers easy and to ensure that none are misplaced, all papers are expected to be 8-1/2 X 11 inches, stapled, and with no torn, spiral notebook edges.

Please staple the questions to your answers or write out the questions as well as the answers. Having the questions available in the small group will facilitate discussion.

Which method would you use?
Consider the following methods: case study, observational studies, psychological tests, surveys, and correlations. [This assignment excludes experimental methods because those methods are assigned for the next class period.]
For each situation described below which of the methods is appropriate? Briefly explain why. [Note: This assignment may not require two full pages to complete].
1.	Determining the favorite food of adolescents.
2.	Determining whether a person is introverted or extroverted.
3.	Determining if frustration causes aggression.
4.	Determining if level of education is associated with crime.
5.	Determining how teenagers behave on their first date.
6.	Determining the behavior of subjects who are anxious about participating in research.
7.	Determining why a housewife gave up a flourishing career.