Lab Project: Method Assignment
You will collect data from at least 20 people, using the approved survey submitted with your Introduction. Once you have data from at least 20, you must score the surveys and enter the data into an SPSS file.
Method Section Instructions
Continue with your use of proper formatting – your submission should have a running head, page numbers, Level 1 and Level 2 headings, and in-text citations. How to format a Method section is covered in this module’s Learn section. It should explain the experimental methods with enough detail that a reader can easily replicate the experiment. Don’t forget to use the APA Manual as a guide. Level 2 headings for your Method section must include (in this order and in APA
format): – Participants – include the number of participants, a description of the participants, and sampling procedures
Materials – include a description of the survey questions used, including citations where appropriate (e.g., if you use religiosity you should cite Koenig & Bussing 2010 and if you used spirituality you should cite Hodge, 2003)
Procedure – summarizes where the study took place (e.g., church, small group, Facebook) and the experience of the participants in a detailed and organized manner (Facebook)
Analysis – state how the variables are operationally defined, alpha value, what statistical test will be used to answer the research question, and what version of SPSS is being used to analyze the data. Hint: Due to the brief nature of the course, the statistical test appropriate for this lab is one that is covered sometime during the first 5 modules of PSYC 515 or from PSYC 510. This will give you enough time to reflect on information you have already learned and run the analysis.
Submission Instructions
You will be submitting TWO files: 1. Word document (.doc or .docx) containing: a. Research hypothesis (from the last paragraph of your Introduction) b. Method Section
2. SPSS data file (.sav)
