Your task for this end of module assessment is to write a 2000 word research report which analyses the factor structure of the Short Dark Triad (SD3) measure. For this, you will carry out a replication factor analysis (using principal component analysis) of Jones and Paulhus (2014) that will test the factor structure this particular measure.
Assignment Guidance
You should use the Quantitative Report Template document to write your End of Module Report. The template includes additional guidance on writing research reports, and adhering to APA specifications and guidance.
Assignment specific guidance:
- Title.
- Abstract.
- Introduction: The topic under investigation is a basic replication of the factor structure of the Short Dark Triad (SD3) measure of personality. The literature review should consider the literature relating to the Dark Triad, as well as arguments regarding the importance of replication studies.
- Method: For this assessment, this section should include the design, participants (in this case, you only know the number of responses), and the materials (describe the origin of the data (IPIP) and the SD3 questionnaire).
- Results: The statistical test you need to conduct is a principal component factor analysis.
- Discussion: You must compare your results with Jones & Paulhus (2014).
- References.
- Appendices.
All other guidance in the report template should be followed otherwise.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate application of this knowledge through the analysis and interpretation of data from the International Personality Item Pool.
- Demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of experimental design.