Choose a topic of study that interests you in the field of social psychology. (Hint: If you are starved for ideas, consult the Myths and Facts survey from Week 2 and choose a topic from there.) Develop a hypothesis. Design an experiment to test that hypothesis. Identify the independent and dependent variables, and provide operational definitions. Describe how you would evaluate the data. Describe how you would enhance your study’s internal and external validity. How might you take a correlational approach to this question? What problems might you encounter in understanding cause and effect if you did take a correlational approach? Write a 2-3 paged paper addressing the questions raised above. You won′t need to include any citations for this mini-paper because you are applying concepts you have learned from this chapter which we will assume is now part of your common knowledge 🙂 However, I′d still like you to include a reference page in APA style with the textbook. A title page is not necessary; just make sure your name is on the first page. Papers should be double-spaced and I suggest using 11-point Arial font. If you need help with your writing, please check out the Langara Writing Centre. They are here to help you! To review more detailed instructions, revisit Applying Social Psychology Mini Papers and Resources for Writing in APA Style. 2 PAGES – 12-point, Arial font, double spaced
