Psychology of Learning EXP4404 Chapter 2: The Study of Learning and Behavior Dr. Steve
Topics Covered Scientific Method Measuring Learning Research Design Animal Research Explaining Behavior
Scientific Method Observe Hypothesize Test Replicate Conclude
Measuring Learning Operational Definition
Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics Descriptive stats Frequency Central tendency Variability Inferential stats T-test Analysis of variance Correlation Measuring Learning
Types of behavioral measures of learning Reduction in Errors Change in Topography of Behavior Change in Speed Change in Latency Change in Rate or Frequency Change in Fluency, Throughput, or Efficiency Measuring Learning
Cumulative Recorder Measuring Learning
Research Designs Anecdotal “Evidence”
Case Studies Research Designs
Descriptive Studies Research Designs
Experimental Studies Independent Variable Dependent Variable Extraneous Variable Research Designs
Between Subjects Experiment Random assignment Matched sampling Research Designs
Within Subjects Experiment Research Designs
Animal Research and Human Learning Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Some issues reviewed by IACUC:
Benefits of Animal Research Limitations of Animal Research Animal Research and Human Learning
Scientific Approach to Studying Behavior Natural Science Approach Assumptions :
Scientific Approach to Studying Behavior Animal vs. Human Learning