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Assignment -

Choose from option A or B.

Option A - Think of a time when you conducted informal research. Based on what you learned from reading chapter 1 on research methods and the other resources given in the unit describe your research. Be sure to include in your minimum 200 word post:

1. Type of research conducted: archival, experimental, correlational, lab experiment, case study, naturalistic observation, survey.

2. If it was an experiment, what was the independent and dependent variable?

3. Was the scientific method followed and if so describe very briefly?

4. What was your hypothesis?

5. Describe the sample size and population and was it randomized and representative.

6. What were the results of the research; what did you learn?

7. Based on your new knowledge, how would you improve the research (all research can be improved in some way)?

Option B - After reading chapter 1 and reviewing all course resources, compare and contrast the six modern schools of psychology including: biological, cognitive, behavioral, whole person, developmental and sociocultural. Be sure to include a strong understanding of the key premise of each viewpoint and the major theorists associated with each school. The post must be a minimum of 200 words.