'Mythbusters': A Tool for Teaching Research Methods in Psychology
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| Title: | 'Mythbusters': A Tool for Teaching Research Methods in Psychology |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Burkley, Edward, Burkley, Melissa |
| Source: | Teaching of Psychology. 2009 36(3):179-184. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2009 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Research Methodology, Courses, Psychological Studies, Television Viewing, Mass Media Use, Concept Teaching, Instructional Effectiveness, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Test Items, Scores |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00986280902739586 |
| ISSN: | 0098-6283 |
| Abstract: | "Mythbusters" uses multiple research methods to test interesting topics, offering research methods students an entertaining review of course material. To test the effectiveness of "Mythbusters" clips in a psychology research methods course, we systematically selected and showed 4 clips. Students answered questions about the clips, offered their opinions of them, and ultimately responded to "Mythbusters"-related exam items. Students indicated that the clips helped them understand course concepts, helped them apply their knowledge to real-world research studies, and provided them with an enjoyable educational experience. More important, students performed better on "Mythbusters"-related exam items than on control items, suggesting the clips were effective pedagogical tools for psychology research methods courses. We discuss specific "Mythbusters" clips that are relevant to psychological concepts. (Contains 3 tables and 2 notes.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 15 |
| Entry Date: | 2009 |
| Accession Number: | EJ856772 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | "Mythbusters" uses multiple research methods to test interesting topics, offering research methods students an entertaining review of course material. To test the effectiveness of "Mythbusters" clips in a psychology research methods course, we systematically selected and showed 4 clips. Students answered questions about the clips, offered their opinions of them, and ultimately responded to "Mythbusters"-related exam items. Students indicated that the clips helped them understand course concepts, helped them apply their knowledge to real-world research studies, and provided them with an enjoyable educational experience. More important, students performed better on "Mythbusters"-related exam items than on control items, suggesting the clips were effective pedagogical tools for psychology research methods courses. We discuss specific "Mythbusters" clips that are relevant to psychological concepts. (Contains 3 tables and 2 notes.) |
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| ISSN: | 0098-6283 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00986280902739586 |
