Survey for Research Associates Returning to the Applied Psychology Laboratory of ETSU or the Center for Applied Behavior systems of VT We would like to find out how much you know about research. Please respond to the following items as clearly and honestly as possible. Do not feel embarrassed if you are unfamiliar with the topics these questions address. This information will be used for purposes of lab development only. Your responses will not in any way influence your lab grade or requirements.

1. What field or aspect of psychology interests you most?
2. What are you research interests?

	3. Do you have any experience leading other researchers? Yes No
		3.a.) If yes, what kind of experience did you have before joining APL/CABS? Check all that apply. Ran my own project Explained how to conduct literature searches to other researchers Explained how to enter in data to other researchers Explained research methodology to other researchers Explained APA format to other researchers Other
		3.b.) If yes, what kind of experience have you gained through APL/CABS? Check all that apply. Ran my own project Explained how to conduct literature searches to other researchers Explained how to enter in data to other researchers Explained research methodology to other researchers Explained APA format to other researchers Other

	4. About how many credit hours have you taken as an undergraduate?
	5. About how many credit hours in psychology have you taken as an undergraduate?
	6. About how many credits are you taking this semester (including the lab)?
	7. Why did you join this lab? If you had more than one reason to join the APL/CABS, please check all that apply. To get accepted to graduate school For fun Because a friend is doing it Curiosity To further a research interest To advance the field of psychology To feel part of a group Requirement (for organizations, scholarships, etc...)
	8.) Please check each class you have completed. Principles of Psychological Research Computer Methods in Psychology Spreadsheets Introduction to Psychology Advanced General Psychology Probability and Statistics Elementary Statistics Any Independent Studies (Please specify areas): Other courses related to research (Please specify areas):
	9.) How many semesters have you worked in the APL/CABS, either for credit or as a volunteer? (If this is your first semester, put 0.)

	10. Have you worked in any other psychology research labs at ETSU/VT? Yes No
		10.a.) What were your responsibilities in that/those lab(s)?
		10.b.) Did you work under the direction of graduate students? Yes No
		10.c.) Did you work in collaboration with other undergrads? Yes No
		10.d.) Did you run a lab project? Yes No
		10.e.) Did you have the opportunity to present research from another lab? Yes No

	11. Have you worked on independent research with any professors at ETSU/VT? Yes No
		11.a.) Did you work collaboratively with a graduate student? Yes No
		11.b.) Did you work collaboratively with undergraduates? Yes No
		11.c.) What were your responsibilities?
		11.d.) Were you responsible for running a project with this professor? Yes No
		11.e.) Did you write a paper about this research in APA format? Yes No
		11.f.) Did you have the opportunity to present this research? Yes No

	12. Have you worked on research with any professors at another college/university? Yes No
		12.a.) Did you work collaboratively with a graduate student? Yes No
		12.b.) Did you work collaboratively with undergraduates? Yes No
		12.c.) What were your responsibilities?
		12.d.) Were you responsible for running a project? Yes No
		12.e.) Did you write a paper about this research in APA format? Yes No
		12.f.) Did you have the opportunity to present this research? Yes No

	13. I can find and obtain scholarly articles from the library. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	14. I can use basic functions of SPSS and Excel to enter data. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	15. I am comfortable speaking in front of people I know. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	16. I am confident in my ability to learn how to perform a good literature search. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	17. I know how to decide which statistical tests to run. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	18. I know how to create a poster for a presentation. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	19. I know how to integrate literature into a review similar to those found in the Introduction sections of scholarly journal articles. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	20. I can use SPSS and Excel to run statistical tests. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	21. I am confident in my ability to learn how to use the basic functions of SPSS and Excel to set up a database and enter data. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	22. I can effectively communicate ideas to others. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	23. I can comprehend material from scholarly articles. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	24. I can organize literature into a review that would be included in the Introduction section of an APA style paper. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	25. I am comfortable speaking in front of people I do not know. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	26. I am confident in my ability to summarize scholarly articles. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	27. I am confident in my ability to complete research tasks. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	28. I know how to perform a good literature search. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	29. I can code data that I observe accurately and efficiently. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	30. I can find and obtain scholarly articles from the Internet. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	31. I am confident in my ability to lead other undergraduate researchers. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	32. I am confident in my ability to write a paper in APA format. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	33. I am capable of providing meaningful, constructive criticism. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	34. I am familiar with various statistical tests that can be run. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	35. I am able to work well with others in a research setting. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	36. I know how to create an oral presentation. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	37. I am good at listening to meaningful, constructive criticism. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
	38. I am a fluent public speaker. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

	What are the first 2 letters in the name of the city where you were born?
	What are the first 2 letters in your mother's first name?
	What is your 4-digit birthdate (2 digits for the month and 2 digits for the day)?
	Are you a member of the APL (ETSU) or CABS (VT)? APL at ETSU CABS at VT