lecture 4 - guidance for report

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Objective A: Assess the reliability and validity of an existing questionnaire while critically modifying it for improvements based on statistical analysis and participant feedback.
Objective B: Write a comprehensive 2,500-word report due on 14th February, focusing on examining antagonistic attitudes towards vegans, providing evidence and reasoning for findings.

Social Dominance Orientation (SDO): Understanding the belief in hierarchical structures in society.
Speciesism: The assumption of human superiority over other species, leading to discrimination.
Aggressive Humour: Examining the role of humor that belittles or dehumanizes others in fostering negative attitudes towards vegans.
Male-role Norms: Investigating how traditional norms of masculinity can influence attitudes towards veganism.
Each identified construct will be assessed with four measurement scales, each containing four items designed for statistical measurement and analysis.

Generative AI tools must not be employed in any report writing or analytical processes to ensure academic integrity and originality in research outputs.

Questionnaire: .QSF file to be imported into Qualtrics for analysis, containing key survey items and measures.
Report 1 Assignment Overview: PowerPoint slides that detail assignment requirements, grading criteria, and deadlines.
Report 1 Analysis Sheet: An essential document that includes definitions, references, item tracking, and guidelines necessary for thorough statistical analysis, serving as a key resource for planning and structuring the report.

Demographics:
- Gender: Data should be categorized by gender, ensuring a representative sample.
- Nationality: Identification of main categories for accurate representation.
- Age: Collection of mean and standard deviation to analyze age distribution among participants.
Participants were recruited via Prolific from April to November 2022, with compensation provided to encourage participation and ensure quality responses.

Items requiring reverse scoring are clearly marked with (R).
Social Dominance Orientation (SDO): Comprises four definitional items assessing attitudes towards societal hierarchies, including considerations of worthiness and dominance.

Dataset: .csv file crucial for analysis based on the findings of Gregson et al. (2023), which serve as a model for statistical testing.
Writeup Template: A structured guide for formatting and planning the report, including word length suggestions across each report section.
APA 7 Statistics Guide: A critical resource for adhering to APA formatting guidelines for presenting statistical data.

Include a detailed review of information sheets and consent forms to ensure ethical compliance.
Attention Checks: Integrated questions to maintain response quality and participant engagement.
The questionnaire will consist of four scales, each containing four items addressing anti-vegan sentiment.
Demographic Questions: To gather relevant information about participants and assist in analysis, followed by debriefing procedures to clarify study purpose.

Must include a properly formatted header and title page with the word count.
Sections Required: Method, Results, and Discussion, each providing specific insights related to the research objectives.
References: Should comply with APA format and include appendices with the modified questionnaire as a supporting document.