Agenda 4/22/2011

1. warmup
1. What is altruism? And explain why it does or does not exist.
2. Explain how having happy relationships can help you biologically.
3. Give two examples of a way that schools can or can't overcome bullying. (personal opinion/reflection)

2. Basic research presentations: IV, DV, Hypothesis, basic experiment, sampling method.

3. Homework:
1. Blog due Sunday at 8, no later than Mon start of class.
2. All make-up work due Mon start of class.
3. Research project proposal due Mon start of class.
4. Final next Friday.
5. Research results due Friday May 6th for EC.

Agenda 4/19/2011

1. Warm-up 4/19/2011
o “What are two limitations of case studies and why?”
o “Explain why quantitative researchers say that case studies cannot be generalized while qualitative researchers say that it can?”

2. Discussion 10.4 & 10.5

3. End of year in review

4. Homework:
1. Project due Monday 4/25.
2. All make-up work due 4/25.
3. Final blog due Sunday 4/24 @ 8:00 p.m.
4. Final next Friday 4/29.

Agenda 4/18/2011

1. Warm-up 4/18/2011
1. What are the four deadlines from now until the end of the year (hint: there are four of them.)
2. Define what a case study is. Give two examples of case studies (either researcher name or describe the study) that we have learned this year.

2. Discussion 10.3 & 10.4

3. End of year review

4. Homework:
1. Project due Monday 4/25.
2. All make-up work due 4/25.
3. Final blog due Sunday 4/24 @ 8:00 p.m.
4. Final next Friday 4/29.

Agenda 4/12/2011

1. Warmup 4/8/2011

• “What are some of the ethical considerations to the covert study presented by Festinger et al in 1956?”
• Give an example of research we have studied for each of the following three observation techniques (Repeated research will not be counted):
o Non-participant
o Participant
o Naturalistic

2. Discussion 10.3

3. Homework: Learning objectives due on blog by class Mon.
Vocabulary due in class on Fri/or through game.
Finish reading chapter 10

Agenda 4/8/2011

1. Warmup 4/8/2011
1. What is the point of IPA? (Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis)
2. Identify two of the four types of questions used in qualitative research interviews.

2. Discussion 10.2 & 10.3

3. Homework: Learning objectives due on blog by class Mon.
Vocabulary due in class on Fri/or through game.

Finish reading chapter 10

Learning Outcomes Chpt 10 Periods 5 & 6

Learning Outcomes Chapter 10 Period’s 5 and 6

1. Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data
a. Writer = Matt, Editor = Tara
2. Explain strengths and limitations of a qualitative approach to research.
a. Writer = Lily, Editor = Anna
3. Explore the extent to which findings can be generalized from qualitative studies.
a. Writer = Sheila, Editor = Leslie
4. Discuss ethical considerations in qualitative research.
a. Writer = Francesca, Editor = Eliot
5. Discuss sampling techniques appropriate to qualitative research (eg. Purposive sampling, snowball sampling.)
a. Writer = Connor, Editor = Elyana
6. Explain the effects of participant expectations and researcher bias in qualitative research.
a. Writer = Rachel C., Editor = Anne
7. Explain the importance of credibility in qualitative research.
a. Writer = Irma, Editor = Eleah
8. Explain the effect of triangulation on the credibility/trustworthiness of qualitative research.
a. Writer = Liz, Editor = Chloe
9. Explain reflexivity in qualitative research.
a. Writer = Michal, Editor = Evan
10. Evaluate semi-structured, focus group, and narrative interviews.
a. Writer = Daniel, Editor = Ben
11. Discuss considerations involved before, during, and after an interview (e.g. sampling method, data recording, traditional versus postmodern transcription, debriefing.)
a. Writer = Libby, Editor = Michael
12. Explain how researchers use inductive content analysis (thematic analysis) on interview transcripts.
a. Writer = Olivia, Editor = Hope
13. Evaluate participant, non-participant, naturalistic, overt, and covert observations.
a. Writer = Nick, Editor = Zahava
14. Discuss considerations involved in setting up and carrying out an observation (e.g. audience effect, Hawthorne effect, disclosure.)
a. Writer = Spencer, Editor = Mohira
15. Discuss how researchers analyze data obtained in observational research.
a. Writer = Mohira Editor = Rachel B.
16. Evaluate the use of case studies in research.
a. Writer = Tara, Editor = Anna
17. Explain how a case study could be used to investigate a problem in an organization or group (e.g. a football team, a school, a family.)
a. Writer = *, Editor = *
18. Discuss the extent to which findings can be generalized from a single case study.
a. Writer = *, Editor = *

There are 4 more extra credit spots left that weren’t filled. Since 5th period is working on this in class tomorrow, two people in the class can pick one of the last two topics, two people from 6th will do the same on Thursday.

Agenda 4/6/2011

1. Warm-up 4/6/2011
1. What are the three types of Qualitative research interviews? What is a benefit of each?
2. Extra credit: What is a limitation of each according to the text? (all or nothing for 3 points)

2. Discussion 10.2/possibly 10.3
Group work on project

3. Homework:
Read 10.3
Learning objectives due next Sun Blog.
Vocab game next Fri.

Agenda 3/22/201

1. Warm-up 3/22/2011
Explain the three kinds of sampling in qualitative research including a limitation for each.

2. Discussion 10.1 and research

3. Homework: Read 10.2 and finish blog by Sunday at 8:00 pm.

Agenda 3/21/2011

1. Warm-up 3/21/2011
1. “What are the three debate questions that Ritchie and Lewis (2003) proposed for epistemology?”
2. “Who do you think would be the person you would like to work with on your project and why (be detailed and make sure it relates to the project)?”

2. Classroom discussion 10.1

3. Homework: Finish reading 10.1 & think into projects.