Understanding Statistics Teaching and Learning
Faculty Sponsor: Stigler, Jim
Department: Psychology
Contact Name: Jim Stigler
E-mail: stigler@psych.ucla.edu
Phone: 3102069494
Description of Research Project:
Improve statistics teaching and learning by understanding course data, identifying student trajectories, and testing different approaches to integrating R and statistics
Description of Student Responsibilities:
Sorting, cleaning and coding data. Also providing student feedback on educational research materials. There are weekly mandatory meetings in order to discuss challenges and insight with the process. There were will be a written report for proof of work completed.
Caribbean Children’s Views of their Socioeconomic Rights & Inequality
Faculty Sponsor: Suárez-Orozco, Carola
Department: Education - Human Development & Psychology
Contact Name: Juliana Karras-Jean Gilles
E-mail: jkarrasjeangilles@gseis.ucla.edu
Room Number: Moore Hall 1033C
Phone: 3102063579
Website: http://ige.gseis.ucla.edu/
Description of Research Project:
We are examining how 12-18 year olds living in Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago understand their socioeconomic rights and inequality through semi-structured interview and narrative vignettes. Using a mixed-methods approach we will engage in qualitative and quantitative analytical coding. Findings will address gaps in research and be applied to improve social policy.
Description of Student Responsibilities:
Participation in audio transcription, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, and mixed-methods analysis. -Direct, hands on experience in mixed-methods research -In-depth training on qualitative transcription techniques -Methodological training & support for learning coding software -Research experience for Academic Credit (1-2 units) -Individualized support and mentorship to promote students’ personal and professional development and network- -Guided exploration of the following topics: children’s human rights, socioeconomic rights & inequality, critical consciousness
Anxiety and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Faculty Sponsor: Taylor, Kate
Department: Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences
Contact Name: Kate Taylor
E-mail: kbtaylor@mednet.ucla.edu
Room Number: Integrated Substance Abuse Programs
Description of Research Project:
There are two research projects being conducted concurrently that are recruiting undergraduate psychology students to get 196A credit. The first is a randomized clinical trial comparing standard treatment for substance use disorders at a community addictions treatment clinic to a new treatment that integrates cognitive behavioral therapy for social anxiety disorder and alcohol use disorder. Individuals with social anxiety and alcohol use disorders are being recruited for participation. This study includes self-report and behavioral outcomes. The second study is a randomized clinical trial comparing standard substance use disorder cognitive behavioral therapy to a new behavioral intervention targeting maladaptive responding to negative affect among young adults with cannabis use disorder. Participants aged 18-25 with cannabis use disorder, elevated negative affect, and difficulty managing their negative affect will be recruited. This study includes self-report, behavioral, objective, and fMRI outcomes.
Description of Student Responsibilities:
Psychology students will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with real-world clinical trials. Students will be responsible for assisting with behavioral/laboratory tasks, coordinating, tracking, and scheduling participants, managing audio and video recordings of therapy and assessment sessions, data entry, and administrative/clerical responsibilities. Students will have the opportunity to shadow research staff during assessments and group therapy.