Mini Lectures: Illusion of Explanatory Depth

In research, we must consider our own and others' biases. The illusion of explanatory depth, described in the video below, can negatively impact the precision and plausibility of our hypotheses. It can also help explain participant behaviors. In qualitative research, we can unintentionally disrupt this illusion in our informants - prompting them to give a less … Continue reading Mini Lectures: Illusion of Explanatory Depth

Research Methods Intro: Categories of Research Question – Example: Teaching Cutting Edge Thinking About Race

Every research project starts with a research question: Observational: I believe that the world works in a certain way. I want to give evidence in favor of (or against) my observation. Theoretical: This theory predicts that the world will work in this way but it hasn't yet been tested in this particular context. Let's do it! Inferential: … Continue reading Research Methods Intro: Categories of Research Question – Example: Teaching Cutting Edge Thinking About Race