Objectives
As a psychology student at SFU, you are learning about the Science of Psychology--the scientific investigation of human behaviour and thought. The majority of findings that you learn about in your studies are based upon research conducted with human participants. Six percent (6%) of your grade is based on your participation in psychological research projects currently being conducted at Simon Fraser University. You have several options as to how you can participate in this research. You may also choose not to participate, however, your participation is important for two reasons. First, direct participation in research allows you to increase your understanding of both the content of psychology investigations and the methodologies used by researchers. Second, your participation is helpful to the researchers in the Psychology Department because it allows them to pursue research questions that are of interest to the entire psychological research community.
To obtain 6% credit for research participation, you are required to take part in research for a period of 3 hours total. Studies vary in length: a 1/2-hour study earns 1% credit, a 1-hour study earns 2% credit, a 1.5-hour study earns 3% credit, and a 2-hour study earns 4% credit. No studies over 2 hours are permitted. You must participate in a minimum of 2 studies to earn your 6% credit.