1.) HW: Read this Case Study and be prepared to discuss why the research on this patient is considered a case study, one advantage of the research, and one disadvantage of the research,
In your notebook, begin to take notes on Unit 2:
2.) In Class: Begin to take notes on Unit 2. There are a few texts in the class room. Make sure to put them back on the book case when done. You can also use the green book Modules 4 and 5.
I'll be giving you credit for this at start of class tomorrow. Leave your notebook if you are done and you want me to put in grade for Notebook Check #1. Take your terms book - they're all graded. Take your notebook home if you need to finish this assignment for homework.
Write the Q&A OR write your answer in complete sentences. Info found in text Unit 2 pages 19-28
- In the example, "After the football game, we credit the coach if a "gutsy play" wins the game, and fault the coach for the "stupid play" if it doesn't. Explain how this example illustrates hindsight bias.
- What is a theory? Give an example of a theory you have about life.
- What is a hypothesis? Using the theory you cited, turn it in to an hypothesis.
- Why is it essential to operationally define terms in a study?
- Why is replication so important in the research process?
- Create a chart in your notes for CASE STUDY , NATURALISTIC OBSERVATION, and SURVEY. Cite the benefits, drawbacks and key characteristics of each of the three.
- Why are descriptive research methods limited in their ability to explain behavior?
Terms for Unit 2 are posted - begin to work on them if / when (Period 7...I'm talking to you) you finish the notes above.
