Introduction to module 2
Introduction to Module 2
In this module we will study two topics
1. Ethics in research (chapter 4 in your textbook) and
2. Understanding variables and measurement (chapter 3 in your textbook)
And yes, they are listed out of order intentionally...read chapter 4 first, and then chapter 3.
There will be three assignments:
- Discussion: ethics and research
- Lab: understanding measurement in research
- A quiz on chapters 3 & 4
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module you should be able to:
- identify qualities of ethical research
- describe some of the history that preceded today's ethical safeguards
- discuss the requirements for research involving human and animal participants
- operationalize constructs
- classify measures by their modes and types
- evaluate the reliability and validity of measures
Before you begin the assignments you should read chapters 3 and 4 - and read chapter 4 first...