Web Resources

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1. Three Types of Psychology Research Video (YouTube Video)

Description: Causal, descriptive, and relational research in psychology are briefly introduced.

2. Rice Virtual Lab in Statistics (Website) 

Description: Maintained by Professor David Lane of Rice University, the Rice Virtual Lab in Statistics features explanations, case studies, and simulations to help students learn about the application of statistics in psychological research.

3. Breaking News—Psychology Students Hate Statistics! (YouTube Video)

Description: Using satire, this clip identifies many of the objections psychology students often present when asked to learn about statistics. After highlighting these objections, the clip provides resources for students struggling with statistics.

4. National Institutes for Health Guidelines for Research with Human Subjects

Description: The National Institutes of Health’s comprehensive guidelines for conducting research with human subjects, including a tool to determine if you are doing research with human subjects.