Experiment Ideas
Eurekalert ideas (database of current research)
Science Daily (database of current research in all science fields)
Academia.edu (database of academic papers)
BJPsych.org (database of academic papers)
Predictors of an ending relationship (IFL Science)
Cat people (Guardian article)
Money differences (Why Don't You Try This article)
Effect of intelligence on musical taste (Digital Inspiration graph)
Link between happiness and gratitude (SoulPancake 7 min. video)
Effect of fame on people (EliteDaily 4 min. video)
Effect of video games on violence in teens (journal article)
Effect of losing video games on harassing language (Washington Post article)
On age, happiness, and music (5 min. video)
Link between religiousness and generosity (Guardian article)
Effect of genes on school marks. (Science Mag article)
Correlation between personality type and musical taste (IFL Science article)
Correlation between beards and sexist attitudes (IFL Science article)
Bias in media experiment (Nieman Lab article)
Try to make two people fall in love (New York Times article)
Economic beliefs and climate change (PsyPost experiment)
Sexually abusive behaviours in athletes vs non-athletes (RT article)
How clothes affects achievement (NYT article)
Training tweens to desire fame. (Cyberpsychology experiment)
Studies on happiness (IFL Science article)
Effect of reading literature on social skills (NYT article)
More time on social media correlated to less happiness (study)
Men think attractive women are more into them than they are (Ozy article)
Biases are stronger than facts (Science Alert)
Correlation between tattoos and short-sightedness (CBC article)
25 Most Influential Psych Studies (Mental Floss list)
Science Daily (database of current research in all science fields)
Academia.edu (database of academic papers)
BJPsych.org (database of academic papers)
Predictors of an ending relationship (IFL Science)
Cat people (Guardian article)
Money differences (Why Don't You Try This article)
Effect of intelligence on musical taste (Digital Inspiration graph)
Link between happiness and gratitude (SoulPancake 7 min. video)
Effect of fame on people (EliteDaily 4 min. video)
Effect of video games on violence in teens (journal article)
Effect of losing video games on harassing language (Washington Post article)
On age, happiness, and music (5 min. video)
Link between religiousness and generosity (Guardian article)
Effect of genes on school marks. (Science Mag article)
Correlation between personality type and musical taste (IFL Science article)
Correlation between beards and sexist attitudes (IFL Science article)
Bias in media experiment (Nieman Lab article)
Try to make two people fall in love (New York Times article)
Economic beliefs and climate change (PsyPost experiment)
Sexually abusive behaviours in athletes vs non-athletes (RT article)
How clothes affects achievement (NYT article)
Training tweens to desire fame. (Cyberpsychology experiment)
Studies on happiness (IFL Science article)
Effect of reading literature on social skills (NYT article)
More time on social media correlated to less happiness (study)
Men think attractive women are more into them than they are (Ozy article)
Biases are stronger than facts (Science Alert)
Correlation between tattoos and short-sightedness (CBC article)
25 Most Influential Psych Studies (Mental Floss list)
Survey Assessments
Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS) - Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D.
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) - M. Hamilton
Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) - Aaron Beck
Aspiration Index - Tim Kasser
Resilience Inventory (CYRM-28)
Hare Psychopath Scale (IFL Science)
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) - M. Hamilton
Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) - Aaron Beck
Aspiration Index - Tim Kasser
Resilience Inventory (CYRM-28)
Hare Psychopath Scale (IFL Science)
Experiment Topics - February 2018
Seminar Presentation Dates
Friday, April 6
1. Simon & Andrew - correlation between trust and gender
2. Tristan & Aidan - consistency in game characters correlation to monogamy
3. Emily - effect of political affiliation of media on rational discourse in comments
Monday, April 9
1. Marina - effect of gender on online gaming reactions
2. Jack - sexual attitudes
3. Liz - halo effect in schools
4. Masoud - conformity
5. Lily & Sofia - effect of saying person's name on friendliness
Wednesday, April 11
1. Phoenix - teacher response to mental vs physical illnesses
2. Riley - effect of behavioural modification on tonal responses
3. Danielle - effect of gender on multitasking
4. Emilyn & Natalie - effect of parenting style on mental health
5. Lucinda & Mara - the effect of physical activity on depression
6. Amanda - effect of teacher interactions on grades
Thursday April 12
1. Ana & Anya - bystander effect in the classroom
2. Maddy & Avery - effect of gender on cheating
3. Max - effect of political leaning on happiness
4. Julia - effect of music on concentration
5. Meagan & Naomi - effect of gender on memory
Friday, April 6
1. Simon & Andrew - correlation between trust and gender
2. Tristan & Aidan - consistency in game characters correlation to monogamy
3. Emily - effect of political affiliation of media on rational discourse in comments
Monday, April 9
1. Marina - effect of gender on online gaming reactions
2. Jack - sexual attitudes
3. Liz - halo effect in schools
4. Masoud - conformity
5. Lily & Sofia - effect of saying person's name on friendliness
Wednesday, April 11
1. Phoenix - teacher response to mental vs physical illnesses
2. Riley - effect of behavioural modification on tonal responses
3. Danielle - effect of gender on multitasking
4. Emilyn & Natalie - effect of parenting style on mental health
5. Lucinda & Mara - the effect of physical activity on depression
6. Amanda - effect of teacher interactions on grades
Thursday April 12
1. Ana & Anya - bystander effect in the classroom
2. Maddy & Avery - effect of gender on cheating
3. Max - effect of political leaning on happiness
4. Julia - effect of music on concentration
5. Meagan & Naomi - effect of gender on memory
MSIP Rooms by Block - February 2018
Some rooms change after the schedule's out because a teacher doesn't like that room. If you know any of these rooms are incorrect, please let me know ASAP. Please ask PERMISSION of the MSIP teacher to do a survey in their class. They don't always say 'yes.' If they say 'no,' thank them anyway and move on to the next class.
A - 130, 262, 270, 271, 272, 313, 363, 373, 376, 378, library
B - 101, 131, 133, 153, 220, 263, 268, 271, 343, 376, 378, library
C - 064, 123, 130, 172, 264, 272, 323, 350, 373, 376, 378, library
D - 124, 153, 262, 264, 266, 310, 323, 350, 364, 366, 376, 378, library
E - 072, 131, 143, 220, 321, 342, 366, 372, 375, 376, 378, library
A - 130, 262, 270, 271, 272, 313, 363, 373, 376, 378, library
B - 101, 131, 133, 153, 220, 263, 268, 271, 343, 376, 378, library
C - 064, 123, 130, 172, 264, 272, 323, 350, 373, 376, 378, library
D - 124, 153, 262, 264, 266, 310, 323, 350, 364, 366, 376, 378, library
E - 072, 131, 143, 220, 321, 342, 366, 372, 375, 376, 378, library
Experiment Seminars:
Presentations should be 12-14 minutes long and include a visual aid (poster, black board, power point) that shows the results of your experiment, and includes some discussion questions that get the class involved in the issue. Describe what you did, how well it worked, and how you understand why participants behaved that way. Seminar rubric is here.
Note: Time to set-up visual aids is included in the 12-14 min. so we can fit four groups each day. At 14 minutes, you'll be cut off.
ALSO NOTE: The entire experiment ISU (report and seminar) is worth almost 30% of term 1 - but whichever mark is higher, the report or seminar, is worth 70% of the ISU, and the other worth 30%.
Note: Time to set-up visual aids is included in the 12-14 min. so we can fit four groups each day. At 14 minutes, you'll be cut off.
ALSO NOTE: The entire experiment ISU (report and seminar) is worth almost 30% of term 1 - but whichever mark is higher, the report or seminar, is worth 70% of the ISU, and the other worth 30%.