Using Internet resources in a research methods course

Author(s): Petty, L. C.

Journal/Book: Behav Res Method Instrum Comp. 1997; 29: 1710 Fortview Rd, Austin, TX 78704. Psychonomic Soc Inc. 222-227.

Abstract: Internet resources (a WWW home page, a Unix-based Listserv discussion list, and e-mail) were used to supplement traditional materials in a research methods course. The course also included word processing and computerized data analysis, and the student version of MEL was used as a research simulator. A computer usage survey was administered at the beginning and end of the semester. Analysis of the survey results indicated that students were more positive in their attitudes about computers as a helpful tool for psychologists at the end of the course than at the beginning. They did not show an increased appreciation for the usefulness of Internet and e-mail, however,which is probably the result of the text-based Internet browser and the slowness of the e-mail system used.

Note: Article Rosen EF, Coll William & Mary, Dept Psychol, Williamsburg,VA 23187 USA

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