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Observer Vol. 25, No. 2 February 2012

Member Article

More Than Just a Grade

By Rebecca Silton
Observer Vol.25, No.2 February, 2012

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The APS Wikipedia Initiative channeled Rebecca Silton’s students’ passion for sharing science. ... More>

Teaching Tips

Connecting Student Researchers Via Distance Research Talks

By Vicki S. Gier and David S. Kreiner
Observer Vol.25, No.2 February, 2012

Vicki S. Gier and Daivd S. Kreiner explain how Distance Research Talks can allow students to share research without traveling. ... More>

Student Notebook

Why Nonparametric Statistics Should Be Part of Your Toolkit

By Amanda ElBassiouny
Observer Vol.25, No.2 February, 2012

According to Amanda ElBassiouny, nonparametric statistics provide practical and statistical advantages over parametric approaches for many variables in psychological science research. ... More>

Presidential Column

Rigor Without Rigor Mortis: The APS Board Discusses Research Integrity

By Douglas L. Medin
Observer Vol.25, No.2 February, 2012

From the influence of impact factors to promoting transparency, the APS Board discusses ways to build a better psychological science. ... More>

Observation

Why We <3 Video Games

January 12, 2012
From Daily Observations

From Mario Kart to World of Warcraft, why are we so obsessed with video games? Psychological scientists predict that part of the appeal of video games is the opportunity to “try on” a better version of you. ... More>

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