July 17
Good work this week with the material. Here is a list of what we covered.
G. R. Miller's listing of why we study Communication
Basic and Applied Research
Theory Building (Deductive and Inductive)
Evaluating Theories (Scope, Validity, Simplicity, Focusing, Observational, Falsification, Control, Heuristic, Communicative, Inspiration)
Process of Research
Hypothesis v. Research Questions
Independent v. Dependent Variable
Types of Questions we ask (Definition, Fact, Value, & Policy)
Question for Thought
Select a topic of interest to you that you would research. Creat a question of definition, fact, value, and policy for your research topic. For example, I am interested in individuals use of online news.
Question of Definition- What is a weblog?
Question of Fact- Do individuals read online new more in the morning or the evening?
Question of Value- Are online newspapers less reliable?
Question of Policy- Should newspapers charge subscription fees for online readers?
G. R. Miller's listing of why we study Communication
Basic and Applied Research
Theory Building (Deductive and Inductive)
Evaluating Theories (Scope, Validity, Simplicity, Focusing, Observational, Falsification, Control, Heuristic, Communicative, Inspiration)
Process of Research
Hypothesis v. Research Questions
Independent v. Dependent Variable
Types of Questions we ask (Definition, Fact, Value, & Policy)
Question for Thought
Select a topic of interest to you that you would research. Creat a question of definition, fact, value, and policy for your research topic. For example, I am interested in individuals use of online news.
Question of Definition- What is a weblog?
Question of Fact- Do individuals read online new more in the morning or the evening?
Question of Value- Are online newspapers less reliable?
Question of Policy- Should newspapers charge subscription fees for online readers?
posted by Dr. Jeffrey Bolt at 3:19 PM
16 Comments:
I am interested in individuals choices for a first date.
Definition- What is considered a date?
Fact- Do people prefer a "normal" first date (dinner and a movie), or going to a party?
Value- Are "normal" dates more sincere?
Policy- Should individuals split the cost of a first date?
Brian Cox
I am interested in why people get road rage for no reason.
Definition-What is road rage?
Fact-Do individuals feel more likely to have road rage during high traffic times or low traffic times?
Value-Are people who have road rage more likely to be a bad driver?
Policy-Should people who are caught having road rage for no apparent reason be ticketed?
Monica Ghose
I am interested in reality tv.
Definition- what is reality tv.
Fact-Does reality tv really depict reallity and if so, whoes?
Value- Is the content of most reality tv shows on today an appropriate dipiction of life for adolecents.
Policey-Should networks be alowed to toy with the images of the people on the reality shows to increase ratings.
shahara
I am interested in studying why sites like myspace.com are so popular.
Definition- What is myspace.com?
Fact- Is myspace used as a virtual hang out spot?
Value- Are the friends acquired more dependable than the more tangible, physical friends people have?
Policy- Should the creator of myspace.com setup a small subscription fee for users?
myspace posting
Jason Corrin
I am interested in individuals use of public transportation.
Definition - What is public transportation?
Fact - Do individuals use public transportation more in large metropolitan areas or in suburbs?
Value - Does the use public transportation cut down on pollution?
Policy - Should individuals that use public transportation be rewarded with tax deductions?
Joan Szczepanik
Does playing car video games like need for speed or fronza increase the amount of driver agression on the road.
Definition: What is driver agression.
Fact: Do people understand the diffrence between a video game and real driving.
Value: Is there certian aspects of driving that video games help develop like defensive driving, or does it make people drive whith more agression.
Policy: Make driving video games more realistic to help people become better drivers on the street, and find ways for people show less driver aggression.
Brent Kovacs
I am interested in individuals use of safety harnesses in tree stands.
Definition - What is a safety harness?
Fact - Do individuals use safety harnesses in tree stands and if so, what percent?
Value - Are safety harnesses really safe?
Policy - Should safety harnesses be provided with each tree stand purchase for free?
Leah Eister
I am interested in individuals choice of music.
Definition- What is music?
Fact- Do individuals prefer music that sends a valuable message?
Value- Does the choice of music individuals listen to influence their lifestyle?
Policy- Should music be providing persuasive messages?
Jessica Culp
I am interested in why people consume alcohol.
Definition- What is consuming alcohol?
Fact- Do people choose to do them based on how they are feeling at that certain time or it is just pressure from others?
Value-Does consuming alcohol influence decision making and one's lifestyle?
Policy- Should consuming alcohol be prohibited?
Tara Pryor
I am interested in the legal drinking age, and why it's 18.
Definition- What is the drinking age?
Fact- Why is the drinking age 21?
Value- Why is it okay for people to serve the country and risk their life at 18, but not be able to consume an alcoholic beverage?
Policy- Should the drinking age be lowered to the same age you're allowed to sign up to defend your country?
Melissa Yusko
I am interested in why online computer games (ie: Warcraft, etc)are so addicting.
Definition-What are online computer games?
Fact-Do gamers gain reallife experience?
Value-Are there certain aspects to the online gaming world that help people relate to real life or do they further seperate the gamer from reality
Policy-Should game developers simulate more real life senerios when developing games?
Jessica Lane
I am interested in how new legislation will effect internet radio stations.
QofD- What will new laws mean for internet radio?
QofF- Are internet radio listeners more likely to purchase music they hear first on web radio?
QofV- Are artists getting paid proper royalties under current laws?
QofP- Should the recording industry embrace these new technologies differently?
Josh Dayton
I'm interested in why people smoke.
Definition: What is smoking?
Fact: Do more people smoke because they enjoy it (and could quit any second) or because they're addicted to it?
Value: Is a person who smokes more likely to die?
Policy: Should smoking be outlawed?
Kristin Peters
Something i would like to look into is the use of text messaging and if it really is convenient.
QoD- What is convenient?
QoF- Do people text more often than call on cell phones?
QoV- Is text more convenient to BOTH parties?
QoP- Should people be aloud to block text?
Lori Cartellone
(hope i did this right?!)
I am interested in why the legal driving age is 16.
Definition- what is a legal driving age?
Fact- Do people believe 16 is old enough to be driving?
Value- Are young drivers more likely to have accidents?
Policy- Should young driviers be restricted to the hours and places they shouold be able to drive?
Mike Cutlip
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