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Phase |
Description |
Process |
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1. Idea-Generating Phase |
Select a topic of interest |
Review "Ideas" handout.
Scan chapters in the text.
Discuss interests with Diane. |
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2. Problem-definition Phase |
Refine your ideas and come up with a specific question you want to
examine. |
Conduct library research at Westminster & U of U (this is called a
literature review).
Write the "Introduction" of your paper. |
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3. Procedures-Design Phase |
Decide on the specific procedures that you will use to collect
empirical data. |
Meet with Diane to discuss your options.
Get approval from the administration and/or any other teachers who may
be involved.
Write "Methods" section of your paper. |
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4. Observation Phase |
Using the procedures described in the previous phase, collect empirical
data. |
Schedule a time to collect data with Diane.
Prepare all materials and have them approved.
If using volunteers, announce your study at morning meeting. |
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5. Data-Analysis Phase |
Analyze the empirical data using statistical procedures. |
Compute descriptive statistics.
Compute inferential statistics.
Write "Results" section.
Revise "Methods" section. |
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6. Interpretation Phase |
Compare your results with your earlier predictions. What do your
results mean? |
Discuss results with Diane and with the class.
Evaluate threats to the validity of your study.
Examine alternative hypotheses if your results did not come out as
predicted.
Write "Discussion" section of your paper. |
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7. Communication Phase |
Present your results to the community. |
Complete final revisions of your paper.
Present your project to the class (required).
Prepare a poster or oral presentation for the entire school (extra
credit). |