Homework Assignments for Psyc 220, Fall 2004
Walter vom Saal
updated 10/11/04
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.
- Assignments are listed in the order given.
- More details for certain assignments are available by clicking the appropriate links in the left column below.
General notes on homework assignments:
- Please print all assignments. If this is a problem for you, 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. See the course syllabus for details. Multiple pages should be stapled (not paper-clipped).
| hwk # | Date assigned | Date due | Description and notes |
| Hwk #1 | Thu 8/26/04 | Tues 8/31/04 | Getting started: read syllabus, read text Ch.1, and be prepared for Quiz #1. Note: be sure to click the link to the left to see details of this assignment! |
| Hwk #2 | Tues 8/31/04 | Thu 9/2/04 | read grammar guidelines, understand apostrophes, and try to figure out math trick #1. Be prepared for Quiz #2. |
| Hwk #3 | Tues 9/7/04 | Revised to Tues 9/14/04 |
Using Excel: first try. This assignment was revised 9/13/04 to include description of the extra credit options announced in class. |
| Hwk #4 | Thu 9/23/04 | Thu 9/30/04 | Using Excel: second try. |
| Hwk #5 | TBA | TBA | Invented experiment showing confounding, internal validity, etc. |
| Hwk #6 | TBA | TBA | Scatter plot and correlation coefficient in Excel. |
| Hwk #7 | TBA | TBA | Scatter plot and correlation practice using website. |
| Hwk #8 | Thu 10/7/04 | hu 10/14/04 | Preliminary report of literature review. |
| Hwk #9 | Thu 10/7/04 | Thu 10/14/04 | First draft of Case Study Report. |
10/11/04