The Research
Simple SCOTUS is the result of a thesis project completed by Will Severn. Our case brief formats were tested by high school students to ensure maximum efficacy. We also conducted surveys to evaluate young Americans thoughts on and interactions with the Supreme Court. Below, you can read the completed thesis and download the data from our surveys and focus groups.
Thesis and Focus Group Data
Thesis,
Color Graphs
Thesis,
B & W Graphs
Focus Group
Data
Survey Data
Survey 1, Round 1
Data
Survey 1, Round 2
Data
Survey 2, Round 1
Data
Focus Group Samples
Focus Group Brief:
A-1
Focus Group Brief:
A-2
Focus Group Brief:
B-1
Focus Group Brief:
B-2
Focus Group Brief:
C-1
Focus Group Brief:
C-2
Focus Group Brief:
A-3
Focus Group Brief:
B-3
Focus Group Brief:
C-3
For purposes of experimental validity, any briefs ending in -2 did not match the format of the same letter briefs ending in -1 and -3 (See Chapter 3 of the Thesis). Briefs here are numbered as they were given to participants. See the flow chart below for an explanation.
