Follow this link to the FRONTLINE Video
In no less than a 1/2 page, discuss how technology is being used to fight Parkinson's as well as sparking debate in Congress - make a prediction about where research will go in the future.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Research Study
Hypothesize, Design, create, conduct, analyze, and present your own study. Groups must be 3-4 members. Partners will present their studies to class On Tues., Wed., and Thurs. (Mar. 19, 20 and 21). Prepare a visual explaining the steps in your research all the way from hypothesis to conclusion. Visuals must be informational as well as easy to understand and visually pleasing. Groups may choose to use poster board (at least 3' x 2') or a power point.
You must include a discussion of previous research in your hypothesis. Using scholarly journals, find two studies that relate to your topic.
Questions to ask when looking at previous research
How do these studies help to define the terms (variables) you are measuring?
What research method(s) will we borrow from these previous studies?
How can the results of previous studies be used forward your research?
Use the databases provided by the Summit Library <EBSCO>
Link to Citations
You must include a discussion of previous research in your hypothesis. Using scholarly journals, find two studies that relate to your topic.
Questions to ask when looking at previous research
How do these studies help to define the terms (variables) you are measuring?
What research method(s) will we borrow from these previous studies?
How can the results of previous studies be used forward your research?
Use the databases provided by the Summit Library <EBSCO>
Link to Citations
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Read chapter 7-3 and chapter 4-4
Answer the review questions on pages 202 (1-5) and 122 (1-4)
have these ready along with section 7-2 questions for Friday
have these ready along with section 7-2 questions for Friday
Monday, March 4, 2013
Consciousness (Monday 3/4)
Answer questions 1, 2, and 4 on page 190. Also, in your answer for #2 identify which stages are REM and non-REM. Read the section on circadian rhythms. Which is easier to adjust, traveling east 3 times zones or traveling west 3 times zones? Justify your answer.
Due start of class Tuesday 3/5
Due start of class Tuesday 3/5
Friday, March 1, 2013
SPE write-ups due today
I'll give you 20 minutes in class to finish your 11/2 - 2 page write ups on the slide show you previewed. When you are finished we will review research methods.
Research Methods
Methods of research (pg 37 – 38)
Complete (a), (b), and (c) for each of the following research methods (naturalistic observation, case studies, Surveys, longitudinal studies, cross-sectional studies, and correlations / explanations:
a) state what the value of this type of research provides
b) what the limits to this research are
c) create your own unique situation/research question that is best suited for
this type of research.
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