Ch. 1 – Introduction

Test your clicker 1. Press “Power”, then press “A” Power A If not, press and hold the “Power” button until it flashes green, and press “A” twice. “A” light should turn green

Next class (and every day) Bring your – i>Clicker – Diagram for that chapter – Power points for that chapter – Text (if you have one) – Diagrams, Power points & text may be on your laptop, iPhone, etc. if that will be easier for you.

Let’s get to know each other.

Who are you? What is your age? – A. Below - 20 – B. 20’s – C. 30’s – D. 40’s – E. 50 or over

Who are you? What is your gender? A. Female B. Male C. Other

Who are you? Are you? – A. Single – B. In a living arrangement – C. Married – D. Divorced – E. Widowed

Who are you? How many children do you have? – A. None – B. One – C. Two – D. Three – E. More than three

How confident are you that you can do well in this course? – A. Very confident – B. Confident – C. Neutral – D. Not very confident – E. Definitely not confident

By now you need to have: 1. Printed out and read the entire syllabus 2. Listened to all the “Start Here” videos 3. Obtained and registered an i>clicker 4. Listened to Ch. 1 – Introduction video – Printed out: (for use with video & in class) Chapter diagrams Power points Do you remember questions Study guide questions

Introduction What do you need help with?

What topics do you need help with? A. Nature-nurture B. Plasticity C. Scientific observation D. Experiments E. I understand it

What topics do you need help with? A. Longitudinal studies B. Cross-sectional studies C. Correlation and causation D. Variables E. I understand it

A hypothesis is best defined as: A.a theory that has been proven. B.a specific prediction that can be tested. C.a conclusion. D.research evidence.

A hypothesis is best defined as: A.a theory that has been proven. B.a specific prediction that can be tested. C.a conclusion. D.research evidence. Partner discussion: Write out a hypothesis

Scientific observation can occur: A.at home. B.on a public street. C.in a laboratory. D.all of the above.

Scientific observation can occur: A.at home. B.on a public street. C.in a laboratory. D.all of the above.

You want to study the long-term effects of parenting styles on self-esteem, but you have only a few months to complete the study. What type of research design should you use? A. correlational B. longitudinal C. cross-sectional D. cross-sequential

You want to study the long-term effects of parenting styles on self-esteem, but you have only a few months to complete the study. What type of research design should you use? A. correlational B. longitudinal C. cross-sectional Partner discussion: Describe a cross-sectional study to do this.

If you had the funding to complete a lifelong research study on the effects of TV on weight gain, what kind of scientific method would best fit the study? A.a correlational study B.a longitudinal study C.a cross-sectional study

If you had the funding to complete a lifelong research study on the effects of TV on weight gain, what kind of scientific method would best fit the study? A.a correlational study B.a longitudinal study C.a cross-sectional study Partner discussion: Describe a longitudinal study to do this.

According to the text, not only should research be valid and useful, but it must also be: A.ethical. B.economical. C.timely. D.immediately applicable

According to the text, not only should research be valid and useful, but it must also be: A.ethical. B.economical. C.timely. D.immediately applicable

How would you ideally design a study to determine the effects of aging on heart disease?

Any questions about developing your child avatar?