Write a clear hypothesis that includes an Independent Variable, Mediator, and
Dependent Variable. TIP: It might be helpful to draw a picture. Label each variable in the
hypothesis. For example, which one is your IV, which one is your Mediator, which one is
your DV? Then write a brief paragraph explaining why you think the variables relate to
each other. (25 points)Write a clear hypothesis that includes an Independent Variable, Mediator, and
Dependent Variable. TIP: It might be helpful to draw a picture. Label each variable in the
hypothesis. For example, which one is your IV, which one is your Mediator, which one is
your DV? Then write a brief paragraph explaining why you think the variables relate to
each other. (25 points)
Professor C teaches a class in a NYU building where 123 women and 23 men
died in a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. While leaving class late one evening, he
had a very uneasy feeling about his surrounding and was wondering if the building was
haunted. You were given an assignment to examine the relationship between having
superstitious beliefs and the likelihood of experiencing paranormal activity. 1. Write a clear
hypothesis using the variables mentioned above (2.5 points for correctly using the IV and
2.5 points for correctly using the DV).2. Explain the steps you would take as a researcher
to start looking for content and resources on this topic through the EBSCO Discovery Service (Explaining a list of clear steps)
Preston Williams, a prominent researcher , wanted to conduct a study that looked at how often employees said they were grateful and whether this correlated with the strength of their relationship with their colleagues. Preston only wanted to collect data from employees from one large tech company. In addition, he was interested in gathering data from employees on 20 other variables, because he believed it would make his study a lot more complex and interesting. Using your knowledge of the 8 Hallmarks of Scientific Research, (1) name 3 Hallmarks of Scientific Research, (2) provide its definition, and (3) explain why Preston’s research might not meet these 3 Hallmarks. (15 points)
