02 Aug Chapter 12 introduces you to single-subject or small-n designs, which include both the baseline designs pioneered by B. F. Skinner and the older, discrete tria
Chapter 12 introduces you to single-subject or small-n designs, which include both the baseline designs pioneered by B. F. Skinner and the older, discrete trials type. A major goal of the chapter is to show how valid inferences about causal relationships can be drawn from single-subject data, even though group-based statistical analyses cannot be performed. Instead, techniques such as rigid control over extraneous variables, use of stability criteria, and replication provide the means to uncover causal relationships and assess their reliability.Instructions:
- This week’s lab experience will place you in the role of the participant for a single-subject design. You will need to have someone available to text with for part of this experiment, so please plan accordingly.
- This experiment may or may not have problems with the design. You will need to read the material in your textbook and apply what you read to this experiment. Please read through the instructions carefully. This lab assignment report is due Sunday.
- In this experiment, you are going to play a game of Frogger at the following link: Frogger ???? Play on CrazyGames
- Feel free to play it for a bit before you get started so that you are familiar with how the game is played. Once you are ready to begin, make sure you have no distractions and are able to play continuously for as long as you are able to. When you are done, record your score.
- After you recorded your score, start texting with someone who is available to text back and forth for a few minutes. Please make sure to ask them to be ready to respond to your texts immediately. Once they are available, type "What did you do today" and send – and then start playing Frogger again. Make sure that you keep responding to incoming texts while you are playing Frogger. Continue to text and play until you completed the game. When you are done, record your score.
- Frogger ???? Play on CrazyGames
Reporting Instructions:
- Please follow the attached Lab Reporting Instructions to write your report.
- All of the headers should be kept as such in your report.
- Be as clear as possible and apply as much material as is appropriate to respond fully.
- There is no need for the use of materials outside of your textbook.
- This report should rely on your readings, your experience, and your ability to put the pieces together. Remember not to include the use of personage unless specified (as in the qualitative reflection at the end of this report). It is generally atypical to include personage in a research report and important to learn to write without personage.
- The instructional content should not be included in the report you submit.
Click "Week 5 Lab Assignment" above to begin your assignment. The assignment is due by the end of the day on Sunday.
RSM802 Week 5 Lab
Lab Instructions
Report the following, in the format included below. All the headings below should be kept as such in your report (feel free to change them to black). Be as clear as possible and apply as much material as is appropriate to respond fully. There is no need for the use of materials outside of your textbook. This report should rely on your readings, your experience, and your ability to put the pieces together. Remember not to include the use of personage unless specified (as in the qualitative reflection at the end of this report). It is generally atypical to include personage in a research report and important to learn to write without personage.
The information written in italics is instructional and should not be included in the report you submit. Please follow the instructions carefully.
Research Question
Write a GOOD research question that would be appropriate for this study. Consider your variables and include them in the question.
Hypothesis
Write a GOOD alternative and null hypothesis that could fit this experiment. Be consistent with your variables. Include a DIRECTIONAL hypothesis.
H1
H0
Variables
IV
Report the IV; identify the IV as categorical (nominal or ordinal) or continuous (ratio or interval scale)
DV
Report the DV; identify the IV as categorical (nominal or ordinal) or continuous (ratio or interval scale)
Methodology
Design
Report the design of this experiment including the factors if any in a table as seen on page 333, and phase design (AB, ABAB, ABAC etc.), type of subjects design and type of design(s) based on the readings from Chapter 12. Refer to the list of Key Terms on page 387 and include and explain what is applicable. Remember to be clear enough that is obvious you understand the material. Use terms from previous chapters as well when applicable. The purpose of this section is to demonstrate understanding of the concepts we are learning. This should be detailed. Include definitions of applicable terms and then illustrate them with examples from this study.
Materials
Describe the materials and measures used to make this study possible. Remember that this is the supply list- or ingredient list for a recipe. Include physical materials for the study to be replicated as well as materials needed to assess the IV and DV.
Procedure
Describe the procedure for this study in your own words. Remember that procedures include enough details so the experiment can be replicated.
Results
Report the results of the study. Keep this simple and quantitative. Report the difference between the scores as appropriate.
Discussion
Discuss the results of the study and explain the outcome. You can relate this outcome to other areas as relevant.
Limitations
Report any limitations to this experiment or problems with the design and what can be done to address these.
Future Work
Describe what would be a logical next step for this study to examine the variables.
Qualitative Reflection*
Although this is not typically a part of a quantitative research report, include a qualitative account of your experience participating in this experiment. Make sure to address differences in your experience with and without the manipulation. Refer to the feedback you were provided in week 1.
This section is for practice and demonstration of understanding of QUALITATIVE reporting. This is where you can demonstrate your understanding of qualitative reporting.
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