NOTE: Students please note that this activity is due Day 6.
To prepare for this activity pleaseread Chapter1 of your textbook and review the Instructor Guidance and relevant Announcements. In this activity you will consider research methods by describing a simple experiment that utilizes elements of the scientific method applying ethical considerations. SeeThe Experimentfor a detailed explanation of the experimental method.
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Psychologists utilize the scientific method to test their ideas. There are many different types of research studies. In this interactive learning activity your original post will explain the basic precepts of scientific approaches to the study of psychology; your responses will focus on descriptive and correlational methods. Be sure to use your ownacademic voice(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.and applyin-text citations(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.appropriately throughout your post.
Post yourinitial responseof 250 words or more byDay 6 (Sunday). Respond to at least two of your peers byDay 7 (Monday). You are encouraged to post your original response and one or more of your required replies earlier to stimulate more meaningful and interactive discourse in the discussion forum. In addition strive to provide a response to classmates who replied to your initial post and/or the Instructor (if applicable). Peer responses may vary in length but should be carefully crafted and insightful. Below are some suggestions to assist your thinking.
Guided Response: Reply to at least one peer who chose a hypothesis other than the one you selected and two or more peers overall. The goal of this interactive learning activity is to foster creative and critical thinking. Consider the following questions in your responses: