Create 2 operationalizations using the followings information:
Topic: The effect of heat on aggression
Hypothesis: Heat will increase aggression
Independent Variable: Heat
Dependent Variable: Aggression
References:
Anderson, C. (1989). Temperature and aggression: ubiquitous effects of heat on occurrence of human violence. Psychological Bulletin, 106, 74-96.
Anderson, A.A., & Bushman, B.J. (2002). Human Aggression. Annual Review of Psychology, 53, 27-51.
Bushman BJ. 1995. Moderating role of trait aggressiveness in the effects of violent media on aggression. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69, 95060.
Sample: 60 adults (30 male, 30 female; ages 20 – 40, mean = 30; 60% Caucasian, 20% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Other) gathered from various states on the east coast.
