In an experimental design, groups of participants are randomly assigned to different conditions (or variables) in a research experiment. A pre-experimental design also follows the steps of an experimental design […]
I agree with the idea that intervening might result in more problems instead of actually improving Dr. P’s ability to perceive. It would be better for him to not receive treatment as long as he is […]
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat was a very interesting read and it allowed me to raise multiple questions. As I read the story, I questioned whether or not the situation actually took place because it was […]
I hypothesized that there would be a significant difference in response times between the easy and hard Stroop tests. I believe that responses will be slower when completing the hard Stroop test as compared to the […]
One hypothesis of mine focuses on the relationship between conscientiousness and social learning and help-seeking. Because conscientiousness describes an individual who understands the consequences of their […]
I liked that you pointed out that a within-subjects design is less time consuming. It was also important for you to consider that the error variance would be reduced using this design.
A within-subjects design should be used when the same sample is being tested multiple times in separate trials. In other words, the performance of each participant is being tested over a series of sessions. For […]
I agree with your response to #7. How a person chooses to take notes could give insight on their learning style and this could also have a relationship with a certain personality trait. I also think […]
Studying should be defined as dedicating a significant amount of time reviewing the material for a given class or spending a significant amount of time learning new material for a given class.
I found your two hypotheses very interesting. I agree that squirrels would want to prevent themselves from freezing in cold temperatures, but I’ve always imagined that they would be found running, as […]
Our research provided us with various questions regarding the behavior of squirrels in relation to weather. Because squirrels “tail flick” in the presence of danger or to send warning signals to fellow con […]
An article from The New York Times called “Sedate a Plant, and It Seems to Lose Consciousness. Is It Conscious?” describes the findings of an experiment published in the Annals of Botany journal. The research sug […]
Though difficult to define, I believe “science” involves the discovery of new concepts and phenomena which help us understand and make sense of many aspects of our lives. It serves the purpose of seeking log […]
I agree that the purpose of scientific experiments is to gain knowledge. I firmly believe that any experiment should be conducted with the intention of using that knowledge for the greater good. An […]
