Students will be able to:

1. Identify the typical four section format of the Methods chapter and describe the essential types of information to be included in these sections (subjects, instruments, procedures, design and analysis)
2. Present an example to illustrate the significance of the MaxMinCon principle when designing and conducting research.(how do we maximize true variance, minimize error variance, and control extraneous variance? See pp. 148-150)
3. Describe the value of piloting studies (avoiding methodological flaws)

(Revised 1/12/98)