The topic is pretty wide open. It should be something that interests you that requires some computer simulations (like your labs) to demonstrate the points you make. Think of your final project as a research paper in which you are trying to make some points, but where you back up your points by simulations (as your labs have encouraged you to do).
We want everyone in the class to be successful, so we will provide some guidance to ensure you are on the right path. Please try to answer as many of these questions as you can in class so that you can get feedback before going home.
1. State a project topic or goal. Here's an example, but one no that one should use. "I want to demonstrate the conditions under which prototype and rule-based models of category learning predict the same effects and propose a series of behavioral experiments that differentiate between these two models. Based on the predicted results of these experiments (given my literature review), I will discuss simulations that favor the exemplar model." Your class assignments have heavily focused on learning models, but you are free to choose different topics for your final project. Please choose something that is interesting to you and will make a good class presentation.
2. Briefly discuss some ideas (as specific as you can be) for the simulations you plan to conduct. How will these simulations help you evaluate your argument?
3. Get on PsychINFO or whatever database you prefer and find three articles that will serve as relevant background literature review for your final paper. Include the titles and abstracts.
4. Be prepared to talk about your final project idea in front of the class (hint: you need to come to class to get this question right!)