Homework Assignments in Psyc 220, Fall 2002.

updated 11/5/02 after class

From time to time I will list homework assignments that were given in class.  I may not always do this.  Some assignments will be given in class but NOT listed here, so you cannot be sure there was no assignment just because it was not listed here.  If you are unsure, call your classmate/partner.

 

This list does not include reading assignments.

 

Assignments are listed in the order given.

 

More details for certain assignments are available by clicking the appropriate links below.

 

General notes on homework assignments:

- Please print all assignments printed if possible.  If this is a problem, please talk with me.

- When minimum and maximum numbers of pages are given, this refers to printed pages with spacing set to 1-1/2, and standard margins.  I use Times New Roman 12-point font.  You are not required to use this font, but please do use spacing set to 1-1/2 if possible.  

- All homework should have proper headings.  Multiple pages should be stapled (not paper-clipped).

 

Hwk #

Date Assigned

Date Due

Description

hwk #1

8/27/02 + update 8/29

Tues 9/3

Hypotheses in everyday life.

hwk #2

8/27/02 + update 8/29

 Tues 9/10

Analysis of news article.

hwk #3 

8/29/02

draft Thu 9/5

final Thu 9/12 

Library research report.

hwk #4 

9/3/02

Tues 9/10

Example of a true experiment.

hwk #5 9/10/02 Tues 11/19 Real life example of "correlation does not prove causality."
hwk #6 9/12/02 Thu 9/19 Proposal for an observational study.
hwk #7 9/19/02 Thu 9/26

Carry out observational study and submit draft report.  GROUP PROJECT.

hwk #8 10/3/02 Tues 10/8 Evaluation of survey research.
hwk #9 10/3/02 Thu 10/10 three final exam questions on correlations
hwk #10 10/3/02 Thu 10/10 brainstorming measurement of research variables.
hwk #11 10/8/02 Tues 10/15/02 interactions. Corrected 10/15/02
hwk #12 10/31/02 Sunday 11/3/02, 6 pm submit questions from your group
hwk #13 11/5/02 Tues 11/5/02 midnight Write 3 sets of instructions for questionnaire.  Submit by e-mail to Karl.
hwk #14 11/5/02 Thu 11/7/02 comments on draft questionnaire
hwk #15 11/15/02 Thu 11/21/02 use of t-test in Excel.