Lesson 2: Research Methods, Bias, and Variables
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will identify common research methods and explain how bias and variables can affect psychological research.
How do psychologists study behavior? What makes research reliable? How can bias affect results?
RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.4, WHST.9-10.2
Students examine surveys, correlational studies, longitudinal studies, and cross-sectional studies. Students practice identifying variables, recognizing possible bias, and interpreting basic research scenarios. DOK Level 2
Sentence starters, chunked readings, guided examples, small-group practice, simplified research scenarios
Research scenario analysis, short constructed response, multiple choice quiz