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Owen, William J.; Siakaluk, Paul D. – Teaching of Psychology, 2011
Classroom demonstrations help students better understand challenging concepts. This article introduces an activity that demonstrates the basic concepts involved in analysis of variance (ANOVA). Students who physically participated in the activity had a better understanding of ANOVA concepts (i.e., higher scores on an exam question answered 2…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Demonstrations (Educational), Data Analysis, Tests
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Katz, Albert N. – Teaching of Psychology, 1979
Describes a paper-and-pencil method for producing reaction-time data suitable for group situations. The technique was constructed to contrast the two traditional theoretical approaches to semantic memory but can be applied to other questions of cognitive psychology. (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Higher Education, Memory, Models
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Kulik, Chen-Lin C.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1980
Uses a meta-analysis approach of findings on instructional technology in college teaching. Data are derived from more than 300 studies reported since 1955. The technique of meta-analysis refers to a set of methods for statistically analyzing a large collection of results from individual studies for the purpose of integrating findings. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Data Analysis, Educational Improvement, Educational Needs
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Morgan, Betsy Levonian – Teaching of Psychology, 2001
Describes the benefits of an activity in which students analyze a data set comprised of information from obituaries found in local newspapers. The activity combines two instructional approaches: (1) hands-on learning; and (2) generalizing underlying principles to new situations. Discusses the outcomes of student learning from the activity. (CMK)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Educational Benefits, Educational Strategies, Experiential Learning
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Lipsitz, Angela – Teaching of Psychology, 2000
Describes an activity in which the students examine gender differences in smiling, using individual yearbook photos as a data set. Explains that the activity provides a means for reviewing null and alternative testing, operational definitions, interpretation of results, and external validity. Addresses the activity evaluation. (CMK)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Facial Expressions, Gender Issues
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Thompson, W. Burt – Teaching of Psychology, 2000
Describes an activity in which students engage in a size comparison task that replicates the symbolic distance effect: when comparing two imagined objects it takes longer to determine which one is larger if the objects have a small size difference. States that the activity can be used to introduce imagery research. (CMK)
Descriptors: Animals, Class Activities, Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis
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Miller, Jeff – Teaching of Psychology, 1999
Describes a computer program called AnoGen that automates the process of generating data sets for ANOVA designs and operates within DOS and Windows compatible computers. Explains that the program runs in both student and teacher modes and is freely available for noncommercial use through the Internet. (CMK)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Software, Data Analysis, Data Collection
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O'Dell, Cynthia D.; Hoyert, Mark Sudlow – Teaching of Psychology, 2002
We describe a perceptual experiment that we have successfully used in Research Methods classes. Students attempt to identify a series of simple cookie cutter shapes using only the fingers and hands (haptic perception). Students read archival studies that have used this procedure, identify confounds, generate and test alternate hypotheses, and…
Descriptors: Experiments, Tactual Perception, Identification, Research Design
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Collyer, Charles E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1983
Described are computer assisted instruction exercises designed by a college professor to help undergraduate psychology students acquire fundamental skills in data collection--recording the data, using tables and graphs, and recognizing functional relationships. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing
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Miserandino, Marianne – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Suggests a classroom activity for teaching psychology students about group norms. Calls upon students to conduct peer surveys about a particular behavior and then to represent approval or disapproval of the behavior graphically. Argues that the activity increases student understanding of survey research methods, the need for controlled research,…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Class Activities, Data Analysis, Data Collection
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Fontes, Lisa Aronson; Piercy, Fred P. – Teaching of Psychology, 2000
Discusses the experiential activities that are used in a graduate course on qualitative research that addresses focus groups, observation, data collection, cultural sensitivity, ethnomethodology, data analysis, and morals and ethics in research. Explains that students participate in an activity in which they defend qualitative research. (CMK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Awareness, Data Analysis, Data Collection
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Pittenger, David J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Maintains that preparing graphs is an essential part of data analysis and representation. Asserts that, although psychologists use graphs extensively, most textbooks provide limited techniques for designing graphs. Reviews research on graphical techniques and includes recommended articles on the topic. (CFR)
Descriptors: Charts, Classroom Techniques, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation
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Goldstein, Miriam D.; Strube, Michael J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Describes two QuickBASIC programs that provide students direct experience with interpreting correlation scatter-plots. Maintains that the programs can be used in classroom exercises to highlight factors that influence the size of a Pearson correlation coefficient. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Correlation, Data Analysis
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Strube, Michael; Goldstein, Miriam D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Describes a QuickBASIC program for demonstrating the differences between main effects and interactions in factorial designs. The program can be used in conjunction with a traditional lecture to improve student understanding and develop skills in recognizing main effects and interactions from graphic displays. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Correlation, Data Analysis