Instructions for the Analysis of Observations of Behavior from the Real World Psych 369, Evolution and Human Behavior

You will write an APA format “Method,” “Results,” and “Discussion” section in which you describe your observations of people in real-life situations. Be sure to address the following questions. What was your hypothesis? What were your data and how were they collected? (BE SPECIFIC!) What measures were used? What conclusions did you draw? HOW did you reach these conclusions? What evidence would have convinced you to reject your hypothesis and conclude that you were wrong? Some quick examples of the types of things you might look at:

- What can you tell about people from their tattoos?

- Courtship rituals in bar and restaurant settings

- The nature of conflict & cooperation among children at a playground or other setting

- Do blondes have more fun?

- What types of men attract the moist desirable women?

- How do different types of people advertise status?

- Crowd behavior at athletic events