Experiment Ideas in the News
Collections of Experiments to Check Out
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)
Hidden Brain (discussions of some cool new research finds - podcast series)
Here's that Journal Quality Ranking Scale if you want to check a journal.
Specific Experiments in the News Recently
Predictors of an ending relationship (IFL Science)
Gender differences in getting the gist vs details (paper)
Gender equity levels affecting STEM studies (paper) and article
Updates on the marshmallow test (journal pdf)
Social media use tied to sugar consumption (CBC)
Brain scan study on sex drive by gender (NYTimes)
Effect of meeting goals on happiness (journal pdf)
Many interests predicts success over one interest (NYTimes)
Beliefs about ourselves affect our body systems (NYTimes)
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)
Loneliness subtypes correlation with trauma (paper and summary)
Upper class are less ethical than lower class participants (paper)
Extraverts are happier than introverts (Scientific America)
Playing in the words helps adults (Cornell Chronicle and study is here)
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)
Hidden Brain (discussions of some cool new research finds - podcast series)
Here's that Journal Quality Ranking Scale if you want to check a journal.
Specific Experiments in the News Recently
Predictors of an ending relationship (IFL Science)
Gender differences in getting the gist vs details (paper)
Gender equity levels affecting STEM studies (paper) and article
Updates on the marshmallow test (journal pdf)
Social media use tied to sugar consumption (CBC)
Brain scan study on sex drive by gender (NYTimes)
Effect of meeting goals on happiness (journal pdf)
Many interests predicts success over one interest (NYTimes)
Beliefs about ourselves affect our body systems (NYTimes)
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)
Loneliness subtypes correlation with trauma (paper and summary)
Upper class are less ethical than lower class participants (paper)
Extraverts are happier than introverts (Scientific America)
Playing in the words helps adults (Cornell Chronicle and study is here)
Survey Assessments
Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS) - Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D.
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) - M. Hamilton
Depression Rating Scale - Montgomery-Asberg
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) - Aaron Beck
Aspiration Index - Tim Kasser
Resilience Inventory (CYRM-28)
Hare Psychopath Scale (IFL Science)
Authoritarian Scale (Altermeyer)
Ego-Strength Scale (Barron)
Brief Sexual Attitudes Scale
Body Image Scale Questionnaires
Values Clarification Exercise (Harris)
Social Anxiety Scale (Liebowitz)
Mood Assessment Manikins (Bradley & Lang)
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) - M. Hamilton
Depression Rating Scale - Montgomery-Asberg
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) - Aaron Beck
Aspiration Index - Tim Kasser
Resilience Inventory (CYRM-28)
Hare Psychopath Scale (IFL Science)
Authoritarian Scale (Altermeyer)
Ego-Strength Scale (Barron)
Brief Sexual Attitudes Scale
Body Image Scale Questionnaires
Values Clarification Exercise (Harris)
Social Anxiety Scale (Liebowitz)
Mood Assessment Manikins (Bradley & Lang)
Experiment Topics - September 2019
Current Topics Chosen - check here before choosing a topic!
Now with Seminar Dates - and Slideshows!!
Monday, Nov. 4
Effect of colour and shapes on short-term memory - Veronika & Abby
Effect of generation on racism/sexism/homophobia - Noah
Effect of gender on academic achievement - Aasif & Alharith
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Effect of social media on body image - Ella
Effect of gender on MSIP attendance - Zack & Russell
Effect of weather on mood - Kylie & Simona & Dilnaz
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Effect of partying on popularity - Jenny & Natalie
Effect of mood on clothing choice - Emma & Vanessa
Effect of make-up on attractiveness ratings - Autumn & Mya
Effect of hairstyle on perception- Tyla & Gabrielle
Thursday, Nov. 7
Effect of gender on honesty - Josh
Effect of questions on intensity of romantic connections - Eben
Effect of music on mood - Moses & Sam
Effect of social media on mental health - Maddie
PREVIOUS TOPICS (more ideas to choose from):
Effect of instructor's age on obedience
Effect of age, gender, and school on self-esteem
Effect of inebriation on memory
Effect of appearance on kindness in strangers
Effect of superstitions on confidence levels
Effect of sports on academics
Effect of positive reinforcement on math results
Effect of age on memory
Academic success and LGBTQ students
Effect of media on creativity
Effect of trust on gender
Consistency in game characters correlated to monogamy
Effect of political affiliation of media on rational discourse
Effect of gender on online gaming reactions
Effect of saying a person's name on friendliness
Teacher response to mental vs physical illness
Effect of gender on multitasking
Effect of parenting style on mental health
Effect of physical activity on depression
Effect of teacher interactions on grades
Bystander effect in the classroom
Effect of age on cheating
Effect of music preference on concentration
The effect of clothing on attitudes
The effect of wakefulness on remembering dreams
The effect of age and gender on friendliness
The effect of social media addiction on anxiety and depression levels
The effect of age and phone addiction
Attitudes towards sexuality in age cohorts
The effect of gender on Tinder behaviour
The effect of gender on cheating.
The effect of gender on depression
The effect of gender on memory
The effect of SES on recycling habits
The effect of peer pressure on vaping
The effect of littering (non-conformity) on other people a
The effect of mental health on day-to-day life
The effect of beauty standards on body image
The effect of peer groups on drug use
The effect of a religious sign on giving to the homeless
The effect of gender on political affiliation
The effect of gender and/or typology on conformity
The connection between LGBTQ prejudice and racial prejudice
The effect of confidence on superstitiousness
Now with Seminar Dates - and Slideshows!!
Monday, Nov. 4
Effect of colour and shapes on short-term memory - Veronika & Abby
Effect of generation on racism/sexism/homophobia - Noah
Effect of gender on academic achievement - Aasif & Alharith
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Effect of social media on body image - Ella
Effect of gender on MSIP attendance - Zack & Russell
Effect of weather on mood - Kylie & Simona & Dilnaz
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Effect of partying on popularity - Jenny & Natalie
Effect of mood on clothing choice - Emma & Vanessa
Effect of make-up on attractiveness ratings - Autumn & Mya
Effect of hairstyle on perception- Tyla & Gabrielle
Thursday, Nov. 7
Effect of gender on honesty - Josh
Effect of questions on intensity of romantic connections - Eben
Effect of music on mood - Moses & Sam
Effect of social media on mental health - Maddie
PREVIOUS TOPICS (more ideas to choose from):
Effect of instructor's age on obedience
Effect of age, gender, and school on self-esteem
Effect of inebriation on memory
Effect of appearance on kindness in strangers
Effect of superstitions on confidence levels
Effect of sports on academics
Effect of positive reinforcement on math results
Effect of age on memory
Academic success and LGBTQ students
Effect of media on creativity
Effect of trust on gender
Consistency in game characters correlated to monogamy
Effect of political affiliation of media on rational discourse
Effect of gender on online gaming reactions
Effect of saying a person's name on friendliness
Teacher response to mental vs physical illness
Effect of gender on multitasking
Effect of parenting style on mental health
Effect of physical activity on depression
Effect of teacher interactions on grades
Bystander effect in the classroom
Effect of age on cheating
Effect of music preference on concentration
The effect of clothing on attitudes
The effect of wakefulness on remembering dreams
The effect of age and gender on friendliness
The effect of social media addiction on anxiety and depression levels
The effect of age and phone addiction
Attitudes towards sexuality in age cohorts
The effect of gender on Tinder behaviour
The effect of gender on cheating.
The effect of gender on depression
The effect of gender on memory
The effect of SES on recycling habits
The effect of peer pressure on vaping
The effect of littering (non-conformity) on other people a
The effect of mental health on day-to-day life
The effect of beauty standards on body image
The effect of peer groups on drug use
The effect of a religious sign on giving to the homeless
The effect of gender on political affiliation
The effect of gender and/or typology on conformity
The connection between LGBTQ prejudice and racial prejudice
The effect of confidence on superstitiousness
MSIP Rooms by Block - September 2019
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 - 072, 073, 101, 124, 130 133, 271, 275, 310, 352, 366, 371, 376, library
B - 073, 124, 153, 220, 233, 275, 310, 313, 320, 323, 333, 350, 373, 376, library
C - 064, 110, 130, 133, 172, 275, 310, 310, 350, 352, 371, 376, library
D - 072, 110, 123, 153, 220, 264, 266, 268, 274, 310, 366, 371, 375, 376, library
E - 072, 073, 101, 153, 263, 271, 272, 310, 343, 370, 371, 374, 376, library
A - 072, 073, 101, 124, 130 133, 271, 275, 310, 352, 366, 371, 376, library
B - 073, 124, 153, 220, 233, 275, 310, 313, 320, 323, 333, 350, 373, 376, library
C - 064, 110, 130, 133, 172, 275, 310, 310, 350, 352, 371, 376, library
D - 072, 110, 123, 153, 220, 264, 266, 268, 274, 310, 366, 371, 375, 376, library
E - 072, 073, 101, 153, 263, 271, 272, 310, 343, 370, 371, 374, 376, 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%.