The Importance of Random Assignment
Overview
This short paper assignment will require you to explain the importance of random assignment in psychological research.
Prompt
Imagine that you are an online tutor for an undergraduate Research Methods course. One day, you get this email:
Dear Tutor, I am having some trouble understanding why it is so important to randomly assign participants to experimental conditions. It seems to me that if you have a large enough sample, the results would probably be valid even if you didn’t bother to randomize the participants. Why is it important to go through the trouble of randomizing participants? Also, if you are going to randomly assign participants, how should you do it?
Respond to this student’s email, explaining the concepts at the appropriate level for an undergraduate. In your response, be sure that you explain why it is important to randomize participants. Also, explain some of the ways that a researcher can randomly assign participants. Lastly, be sure to explain how a researcher can draw valid conclusions even in situations where randomization is not possible.
Review Beginning Behavioral Research: A Conceptual Primer, Chapters 7 and 8, to further prepare for this assignment.
Remember that you are writing to a student. Acknowledge their discomfort with the concepts. Help them to understand random assignment to experimental conditions by answering the questions below. Using language identical to the text is not beneficial. Assume they have read the material but do not understand.
Use the following questions to guide your work:
Why is randomization important?
Review Chapter 7, which addresses three principal reasons for using random assignment.
Focus on an overview of why randomization is important in your words.
When you randomly assign participants, how should you do it?
Review Chapter 7: How is Random Assignment Accomplished?
Provide examples of those methods so the student understands.
How can a researcher make valid conclusions even when randomization is impossible?
Review Chapter 8, which explains making conclusions without random assignment.
Your paper should include all of the following critical elements:
Discussion about the importance of randomization in a psychology experiment
An explanation of the methods of randomizationthat a researcher can use to randomly assign participants
An explanation of how a researcher can draw conclusions without randomization
What to Submit
Your paper must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. This paper should be a minimum of three pages (not including the cover page and references) and must follow APA format.
Author: admin
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The Significance of Random Assignment in Psychological Research Dear Student, I understand your concern about the importance of random assignment in psychological research. It may seem like a tedious and unnecessary step, but it plays a crucial role in ensuring the validity and reliability
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“New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2021: A Virtual Celebration of Fashion and Resilience” New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2021: A Virtual Celebration of Fashion and Resilience Date: September 13-17
Write a 2 page about the following, at least 500 words. Include the name of the event, date, location, time and pictures. One page minimum typed, 11-12pt font, double spaced. A weblink for your source is fine:
Current event from a fashion source: fashion website, blog, etc… -
Title: Art Creation and Reflection: Exploring the Relationship Between Two Art Pieces
Select a photograph or film art piece to use as a point of inspiration. Create an art piece of photography or cinematography inspired by your selected art piece. Videos should be no longer than 5 minutes and must be in MP4 format.
Note: If your art creation requires a separate file submission, please submit in the Art Creation Submission (Recordings) area following this assignment.
Part 2: Reflection
Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:
Introduction
Inspiration Piece
Include the inspiration photograph or cinematography within the document. Use a link in the case of cinematography.
Record the title, artist/director, year, and place of origin.
Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece.
Your Art Piece
Include your original photograph within the document. If you selected cinematography, submit as a separate file in the Art Creation Submission (Recordings) area following this assignment.
Provide a title.
Explain the background of your piece.
Connection
Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces.
How are they similar and different?
Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?
For photography, how do the formal elements of design compare to one another?
Original Artwork Requirements
Methods: photo or video
No computer-generated pieces
You are not graded on your skill as a photographer or cinematographer
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page, images, or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source)
Grading
outcome.
This activity will be graded based on the W6 Art Creation & Reflection Rubric.
CO 1: Identify the content, forms, and/or techniques of work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama).
CO 2: Analyze the content, forms, and/or techniques of a work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama).
CO 3: Explain the historical/cultural/social context in which a work was created.
CO 4: Classify works of art using different approaches (by discipline, genre, style, period, etc.) in order to contextualize the works and relate them to a variety of influences.
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Reflection on Dementia: Understanding the Impact and Importance of Care Dementia is a complex and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As I watched the video on dementia, I was reminded of my own experiences with loved ones who have been
After completion of the video, please complete a reflection and upload to Moodle under the assignment submission. Please ensure that your reflection is a minimum of 500 words, uploaded as a Microsoft Word document, and is in 12-point font, double spaced. It could be based on either prior experiences or your thoughts based on watching the video.
(don’t need to watch all of video, or any of the video in fact). Just can be about anything on dementia. It’s not a graded assignemnt, I’m just too busy to write it right now. No references needed. -
“Analyzing Patterns of Learning: An Evidence-Based Assessment Design for Differentiated Instruction”
This project should include an evidence-based assessment on a subject matter and grade level of your choice that you create that allows you to analyze the patterns of learning for the whole class and the differences for groups or individual learners the data from the assessment. The questions created for this assessment should incorporate measurable verbs of Bloom’s Taxonomy to address each level of question created. You want to design each question labeling each question with what level of Bloom’s Taxonomy it addresses. It should also include a justification of the design of the assessment in a separate document that explains and describes how you would analyze the data based on the level of questions that you have created and the use of academic language. You want to consider how learners will demonstrate understanding and mastery of the skill, choose a standard that your assessment should align to and explain how it aligns, how you will address students that struggle, common errors that might be made, confusions and need for greater challenge in your analysis. In this explanation of the assessment design, you want to address what research supports your decisions in the design. How will you support students with the feedback that you give them to guide their improvement or a better understanding of the skill? This project should have an evaluation tool such as a rubric and the criteria for the evaluation tool that is supported by research.
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Title: The Great Question of “To be or not to be”: An Analysis of Hamlet’s Soliloquy and its Impact on Act III
“To be or not to be.” That is the great question in English theater, a showcase for actors and directors each wanting to put their own stamp on this greatest of roles. What is it about? Is the speech itself a piece of theater, played for the benefit of watchers imagining themselves unseen? How does it link with the earlier (we think) Sonnet 66? How outraged are you that Polonius would dare to eavesdrop on a private, and quite intimate conversation, between mother and son? Does he get what he deserves? Does he deserve what he gets? Would it have been worse if it had been the king behind the arras? What else are you moved to write about in your journal from this Act?
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“Self-Evaluation: Reflecting on Competency, Excellence, Growth, and Risk-Taking in Academic Performance” “Reflecting on Excellence: A Self-Evaluation for Personal and Professional Development”
Self-Evaluation Process
Competency
Tell me the story of your competency and provide evidence from all weekly activities. Be specific about the weeks and activities involved.
Write a narrative that explains your journey in developing competency throughout the course, supported by evidence from weekly activities. (Evidence)
Describe specific examples from your work that demonstrate how you addressed the assignment prompts. (Evidence)
Did you use evidence to support your logic beyond 2 or three Canvas pages or media resources in all my assignments? (Evidence)
Excellence
Tell me the story of your excellence and provide evidence from all weekly activities. Craft a narrative that illustrates your pursuit of excellence, supported by evidence from your assignments.
Did all my assignments meet the criteria? (Evidence)
When given a REDO opportunity, did I demonstrate improvement? (Evidence)
Did I acknowledge any feedback from a previous assignment and apply it to the next assignment throughout the session? (Evidence)
Did I respect our The 5R’s: Decolonizing Our Online Learning Space/Our Community Learning Agreements? (Evidence)
Growth
Tell me the story of your growth and provide evidence from all weekly activities. Write a narrative that reflects on your growth, supported by weekly evidence.
Did I grow intellectually and scholastically with effort? Provide specific examples showing your intellectual and scholastic growth. (Evidence)
Did my use of evidence increase from week to week when addressing the assignment prompt? Show how your use of evidence evolved over the course of the semester. (Evidence)
Did I apply the REDO Process or feedback to level up my performance in the consecutive week/assignment? Give examples of how you used the REDO process or feedback to improve your performance in the following assignment. (Evidence)
Did I allow myself to be challenged? Explain how you embraced challenges with specific examples. (Evidence)
Risk-Taking
Tell me the story of your risk-taking and provide evidence from all weekly activities. Write a narrative that illustrates your risk-taking journey, supported by evidence.
Did I take risks to enhance my academic performance? Provide examples of risks you took to improve your academic work. (Evidence)
Did I step out of my academic comfort-zone? Describe instances where you stepped out of your comfort zone. (Evidence)
Did I engage in multiple methods of addressing the assignment prompts? Show different methods you used to approach the assignment prompts. (Evidence)
Did I add to my work beyond the criteria? Provide examples of how outside research enhanced your assignments. (Evidence)
Proposed Earned Grade Reflect on the What Do Final Grades Look Like page and justify the grade you believe you earned. Be precise and connect to your OVERALL evidence. Include a conclusive statement justifying the proposed earned grade.
Make sure to reflect on the What Do Final Grades Look Like page and justify the grade you believe you earned. Be precise and connect to your OVERALL evidence. Include a conclusive statement justifying the proposed earned grade.
Something to keep in mind…
While engaging in this self-evaluation, it’s important to maintain a focus on evidence rather than emotion. Here are some statements to avoid in order to create a focused, evidence-based self-evaluation:
“I feel like I’ve done a great job.” Instead, provide specific examples and evidence to demonstrate your achievements and contributions.
“I think I’m good at this.” Instead, present concrete evidence of your skills, such as positive feedback from professors or successful outcomes.
“I believe I’ve improved a lot.” Instead, provide specific examples of how you have grown and developed throughout the semester, supported by evidence such as increased grades or completed projects.
“I feel like I earned a A because I spent lots of hours doing my work.” Instead, focus on the submitted work and the presented evidence.
Finally…
Remember, evidence-based self-evaluation is a powerful tool for personal and professional development. By concentrating on excellence, competency, growth, and risk-taking, and steering clear of emotion-driven statements, you can offer a thorough and objective assessment of your performance. Use this opportunity to gain meaningful insights into your progress and establish goals for your future growth.
*If there are any inconsistencies with the evidence and the performance, evidence from the overall performance will be presented by your instructor.
*Feedback will be provided in all student self-assessments. If a conference is requested by the instructor to negotiate a final grade, the instructor will inform the student. The student must respond to the conference request. Conference requests will be sent via the Assignment Feedback, Canvas Inbox AND Pronto. -
Developing a Project Plan for Improved Pedestrian Mobility Project Plan for Improved Pedestrian Mobility in [City/County/Community Name]
Assignment: Develop a project plan to improve pedestrian mobility.
Purpose: To realize the influence of government on the community and your ability to initiate positive change through organization, action, and use of government resources.
Instructions:
1. Pick an area that needs a sidewalk.
2. Complete the Sidewalk Project Survey.
3. Identify need / justification for the improvement.
4. Refer to the Sidewalk Project Rubric for grading criteria.
5. Develop a plan / proposal.
Cost Estimator:
Sidewalk estimator: Site to estimate cost to build sidewalk
Data:
C.R.I.S Query: Excellent site to query, map, graph, get tabular results of crashes for any location in Texas
Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety: US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration website on safety studies (NHTSA Crash Data Report (2015))
Traffic Safety Facts: 2018 NHTSA Fact sheet on Pedestrians
Guides, studies, and general info:
Houston Vision Zero: City of Houston’s action plan to reduce traffic deaths and serious enjuries.
Public Transit & Climate Change: FTA paper on Public Transportation’s Role in Responding to Climate Change
FHWA Guide: A Residents Guide for Creating Safer Communities for Walking and Biking
Science Direct Journal of Transport and Health: Study of pedestrian and bicyclist accidents
Where the Sidewalk Starts: Urban Planner blog promoting pedestrian rights
2013 ADA Presentation: University of Delaware Municipal Engineering Circuit Rider presentation on Streets, Sidewalks, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
America Walks: Nonprofit leading communities to create safe, accessible, and enjoyable walking conditions
Checklists:
Walkability Checklist: A Walk checklist for assessing the “walkability” of your route
Los Angeles Planning Department Walkability Checklist: Guide for City of Los Angeles and area developers on best practice for urban development
Question 1
Question 1 options:
Use Plotaroute.com (or similar) to map the location of the sidewalk improvement. Copy and paste the url for your route here:
Question 2
Question 2 options:
Use walkscore.com to identify the “Walk Score” for an address along your area and enter it in the blank.
3. Explore local, county, state, and federal websites to identify funding sources. List opportunities or programs that may provide funding for your project.
4. Identify any advocacy or support groups who may help you garner support for your project.
5. Improvements within the right-of-way of a public road or street are usually made by the agencies that have jurisdiction over them.
Identify which department or agency is responsible for maintaining the area you are interested in and identify them below.
6. Identify governing bodies and individuals that represent or have authority for the area of interest as applicable.
City Council Member
County Precinct Commissioner
Municipal Utility District (MUD))
Home Owner Association (HOW)
Contact at local Transportation Agency
Texas State House Representative
Texas State Senator
US House Representative (US Congress)
School Board Chairman
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Understanding and Treating Major Depressive Disorder: A Comprehensive Analysis
For this assignment choose a single mental illness or a classification of mental illnesses and write a 3-4 page paper on it. Be sure to include etiology, who it impacts, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Identify any areas of confusion that you might have. Be sure to write this paper in APA format and properly include and cite at least 5 scholarly resources. Submit by due date Sunday 4/18