Predictors of Convenient Sample Behaviors
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Dr. Jana Hackthorn
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
This study is examining convenient sample behaviors that threaten internal validity. As psychology relies on self-report measures, researchers should take extra steps to ensure the data is good. Importantly, this begins with the participants. The current study examined what variables might predict bad convenience sample behaviors (operationalized as missing embedded attention items) such as time taken, academic entitlement, academic dishonesty, procrastination, and participant ethics training scores. Participants (N = 61) were recruited to complete an online survey. The survey contained six embedded attention items (e.g., If you are reading this question, mark two). Due to the low sample size, participants were dichotomized as having missed an attention item or not. Preliminary results indicate that individuals who fail the attention items are higher in academic entitlement and perform lower on the participant ethics training exam than individuals who do not fail the attention items. Data is still currently being collected.
Location
Large Ballroom, Curris Center
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
April 2016
Predictors of Convenient Sample Behaviors
Large Ballroom, Curris Center
This study is examining convenient sample behaviors that threaten internal validity. As psychology relies on self-report measures, researchers should take extra steps to ensure the data is good. Importantly, this begins with the participants. The current study examined what variables might predict bad convenience sample behaviors (operationalized as missing embedded attention items) such as time taken, academic entitlement, academic dishonesty, procrastination, and participant ethics training scores. Participants (N = 61) were recruited to complete an online survey. The survey contained six embedded attention items (e.g., If you are reading this question, mark two). Due to the low sample size, participants were dichotomized as having missed an attention item or not. Preliminary results indicate that individuals who fail the attention items are higher in academic entitlement and perform lower on the participant ethics training exam than individuals who do not fail the attention items. Data is still currently being collected.