Learning Practical - Politeness in gender (A.P.F.C)

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

To investigate whether gender has an influence on politeness

Question 2

Procedure

Answer 2

Make pre-made behavioural categories, tally table
Quantitative = how many men and women say thank you using a tally
Qualitative = the way they say thank you (formal/casual, tone of voice, eye contact )
Test significance of quantitative data using chi squared stats test

Question 3

What is the related theory for our learning practical?

Answer 3

Social learning theory explains gender differences as you follow the behavior of men if you are a man (v.v) as you are socialised to do so.

Question 4

2 variables (and operationalised) of our learning practical?

Answer 4

Politeness (thank you or equivalent to teacher at the end of class)
Male or female

Question 5

Research hypothesis of our learning practical?

Answer 5

There will be a significant difference in politeness (number of students who say thank you or equivalent at the end of a lesson) based on gender (male and female)

Question 6

Null hypothesis of our learning practical?

Answer 6

There will be no difference in politeness based on gender, except by chance

Question 7

Who is our sample and how do we record our data? (Learning practical)

Answer 7

People in our classes

Using covert observation

Question 8

Must you consider ethics for your learning practical?

Answer 8

No, it’s a public space so no need for informed consent

Question 9

What type of data is used for chi squared test?

Answer 9

Nominal data (also a test of difference)

Question 10

Results of our learning practical? (quantitative)

Answer 10

For a chi squared test, a two tailed hypothesis, df=1 and p<0.05, the critical value is 3.84.

Our observed value of chi was 3.4. Since the observed value is less than the critical value, the results are not significant.

Consequently, we reject the research hypothesis and accept the null hypothesis. As such, there is no difference in politeness based on gender, except by chance.

Question 11

Qualitative results of our learning practical?

Answer 11

Girls more likely to say thank you formally with eye contact while still in the room. Clearer tone of voice. “Thank you sir!” (In chair)

Boys more likely to say thank you in an informal manner with no eye contact when half out of the room. Mumble/not clear. “cheers sir”

Question 12

3 reasons for using a chi squared test?

Answer 12

nominal data
independent groups (e.g. of male and female)
test of difference