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Psychology of Learning EXP4404. Chapter 2: The Study of Learning and Behavior Dr. Steve. Topics Covered. Scientific Method Measuring Learning Research Design Animal Research Explaining Behavior. Scientific Method. Scientific Method Observe Hypothesize Test Replicate Conclude.
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Psychology of LearningEXP4404 Chapter 2: The Study of Learning and Behavior Dr. Steve
Topics Covered • Scientific Method • Measuring Learning • Research Design • Animal Research • Explaining Behavior
Scientific Method Scientific Method • Observe • Hypothesize • Test • Replicate • Conclude
Measuring Learning • Operational Definition
Measuring Learning Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics • Descriptive stats • Frequency • Central tendency • Variability • Inferential stats • T-test • Analysis of variance • Correlation
Measuring Learning • Types of behavioral measures of learning • Reduction in Errors • Change in Topography of Behavior • Change in Speed • Change in Latency • Change in Rate or Frequency • Change in Fluency, Throughput, or Efficiency
Measuring Learning • Cumulative Recorder
Research Designs • Anecdotal “Evidence”
Research Designs • Case Studies
Research Designs • Descriptive Studies
Research Designs • Experimental Studies • Independent Variable • Dependent Variable • Extraneous Variable
Research Designs • Between Subjects Experiment • Random assignment • Matched sampling
Research Designs • Within Subjects Experiment
Animal Research and Human Learning • Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee • Some issues reviewed by IACUC:
Animal Research and Human Learning • Benefits of Animal Research • Limitations of Animal Research
Scientific Approach to Studying Behavior • Natural Science Approach Assumptions:
Scientific Approach to Studying Behavior • Animal vs. Human Learning http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/apegenius/program.html