In this unit, you will

In this unit, you will create two operationalizations using the following information. Please see the Research Rubric for specific details required for your submission:

Topic: The effect of heat on aggression

Hypothesis: Heat will increase aggression

Independent Variable: Heat

Dependent Variable: Aggression

References:

Anderson, C. (1989). Temperature and aggression: ubiquitous effects of heat on occurrence of human violence. Psychological Bulletin, 106, 74-96.

Anderson, A.A., & Bushman, B.J. (2002). Human Aggression. Annual Review of Psychology, 53, 27-51.

Bushman BJ. 1995. Moderating role of trait aggressiveness in the effects of violent media on aggression. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69, 950–60.

Sample: 60 adults (30 male, 30 female; ages 20 – 40, mean = 30; 60% Caucasian, 20% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Other) gathered from various states on the east coast.

Please see the Research Paper SafeAssignments Rubric for specifics. You need to follow the Rubric in order to receive a passing grade.

1. Create Operationalizations:

For this Assignment, you will be graded on the following.

1. Including the same hypothesis, IV, DV, and the new sample provided to you in the Unit 4 tab.
2. Identifying how you will operationalize your Independent and Dependent Variables in the following format:
   1. “Operationalized Independent Variable: ______”
   2. “Operationalized Dependent Variable: _______”