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[Image unavailable: Dark green rounded rectangle displays a white folder icon and "Module 3" text.] Research Report 1: Descriptive Statistics

Carefully read and follow all instructions. By carefully adhering to these instructions and guidelines, you ensure a smooth project submission process and avoid unnecessary penalties. If you have questions, consult the provided resources or reach out well in advance of the due date.

Note: this video provides a general overview of the research report. Make sure you carefully read all the information that you’ve been given in addition to watching the video. Please ignore any dates or deadlines that you may see in this video, as those may not apply to your section. Check your Canvas assignment for the correct due date.

General Overview

For Module 3, you will complete a small data analysis project using the statistical software package SPSS.

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Sample Size Requirement

• You must use the following sample sizes for your data:
  • Sample Size for Group 1: 16
  • Sample Size for Group 2: 19
    Failure to use the specified sample sizes will result in a grade of zero.
    

Note: If you follow the instructions with regard to variable selection and data collection, then you'll be able to reuse this dataset for Research Report #2. I strongly recommend that you run your idea & variables past me before starting data collection.

Materials

The instructional materials provided for this module are designed to offer support, structure, and resources as you work on this project.

• Project Guide & Information
  • PSY2110_RR1_Report_GuideDownload PSY2110_RR1_Report_Guide
  • The two documents mentioned in the video (Project Info & Project Guide) have been combined and reorganized into a single document (Report Guide). The Report Guide will walk through the process of completing this project. Please read it carefully.
• Grading Rubric
  • PSY2110_RR1_Grading_Rubric.pdfDownload PSY2110_RR1_Grading_Rubric.pdf
  • The rubric provides a detailed breakdown of how your report will be graded.
• SPSS Tutorial
  • Research Report 1 Tutorial.pptxDownload Research Report 1 Tutorial.pptx
  • This tutorial will walk you through every step of the data analysis process using SPSS.
• Sample Report
  • PSY2110_RR1_Example.pdfDownload PSY2110_RR1_Example.pdf
  • Here you will find a sample report giving you a sense of what the finished product should look like. Do not copy any wording or phrasing directly from this report. Your report needs to be written in your own words.

Adherence to IRB Guidelines

Your project must comply with IRB (Institutional Review Board) guidelines: Please see this document for full details: Human_Subject_Protection.pdfDownload Human_Subject_Protection.pdf

• Permitted Use: Your data may only be reported in this class (educational setting).
• Participant Restrictions: You may not collect data from:
  • Minors (under 18 years old)
  • Pregnant individuals
  • Cognitively impaired persons
  • Prisoners
• Restricted Topics: You may not collect data on sensitive topics, including but not limited to:
  • Sexual behavior or orientation
  • Substance use (legal or otherwise)
  • Contraception, pregnancy, or abortion
  • Criminal activity
  • Mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety, disordered eating)
  • Religion
  • Military experience
• Anonymity: Data must be collected without any identifiers (e.g., participant names must not be recorded).

For a complete list of IRB requirements, see "Human Subject Protection".

Submission Instructions

• Due Date Policy: Reports submitted after the deadline will receive a grade of zero. There are no exceptions. Given this policy, procrastination is strongly discouraged. I encourage you to have your report submitted at least 48 hours before the deadline to allow for unexpected delays or complications.
• File Requirements:
  • Submit your report as a single, typed Microsoft Word document through Canvas.
  • Do not email submissions (unless explicitly instructed). Files sent via email will not be accepted nor count as a submission.
  • Do not submit links or shareable files (e.g., Google Docs). Such files are editable after the deadline and will not be graded.
• Submission Accuracy:
  • It is your responsibility to double-check that the correct file has been correctly uploaded to the correct location.
  • Any errors must be resolved before the deadline.
• Submission Checklist:
  • For your convenience, I've created a submission checklist to help you avoid losing points: ResearchReport_Checklist.docxDownload ResearchReport_Checklist.docx