Homework Assignments for Psyc 220, Spring 2005
Walter vom Saal
updated 4/14/05
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.
Sometimes I will post an assignment here before it is discussed in class. Generally I recommend that you do NOT start an assignment before it has been discussed in class, since I may make changes in an assignment when it is announced and described in class.
- 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 1/20/05 |
Tues 1/25/05 |
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 | Thu 1/20/05 |
Thu 1/27/05 |
Printing from the web. |
| Hwk #3 | Tue 2/1/05 | Tue 2/8/05 | Understanding statistical significance. |
| Hwk #4 | Tue 2/1/05 | Thu 2/3/05 | Using Excel to make charts, #1 NOTE THAT HOMEWORK #4 IS DUE BEFORE HOMEWORK #3. |
| Hwk #5 | Tue 2/8/05 | Thu 2/10/05 | Homework announced in class 2/3/05: Using Excel #2. |
| Hwk #6 | prior to 3/8/05 | Tue 3/15/05. Note that although Hwk #6 was assigned before Hwk #7, I am giving you more time to complete it. Hwk #7 is due before Hwk #6. | Print out the life satisfaction and life satisfaction review materials; do them. Browse other questionnaires and materials. Hand in a one-page comment on these materials and this activity. You may hand in the questionnaire materials if you like but they are not required. The one-page comment is required. [This is assignment “E” discussed on Tuesday, 3/8/05] |
| Hwk #7 | prior to 3/8/05 | Thu 3/10/05 | Ideas for developing a questionnaire on happiness and life satisfaction. - submit at least 3 questions using a Likert scale that get at the question: do you consider yourself a happy person. - submit at least 3 other questions about factors that might affect happiness using a Likert scale. - think of at least 2 demographic questions you would like to include on our survey. [This is assignment “A” discussed on Tuesday, 3/8/05] |
| Hwk #8 | Tue 3/15/05 | Tue 3/22/05 | Example of confounding variable. |
| Hwk #9 | Tue 3/22/05 | Thu 3/24/05 | Use Excel to compute a t-test, draw a scatter plot, and compute a correlation. |
| Hwk #10 | 4/2/05 | Thu 4/7/05 | Sample calculations on happiness questionnaire data. |
| Hwk #11 | 4/5/05 | 4/10/05 at midnight | Write a multiple choice question that gets at the concept of a confounding variable, and e-mail it to Kristin. |
| Hwk #12 | 4/12/05 | 4/19/05 | Go through the interaction practice questions and submit the answers. |
NOTE: for additional assignments, see the page on "Research
Project Assignments and Notes" |
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| Hwk #13 | 4/114/05 | 4/19/05 | Give out four more questionnaires, in the same manner you did earlier in the semester. Try to give at least two to non college students. Bring in the completed questionnaires in sealed envelopes on Tuesday (4/19/05) OR make arrangements to get them to Paul before noon on Wednesday. |
3/9/05