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3 goals of research
(kinds of research associated w/ each) |
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1. Describe: observable behavior (descriptive research)
2. Predict: predicting behavior/relationships among variables (Correlational Research)
3.Explain: explaining behavior and causal relationships (experimental research) |
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| 4 stages to Scientific Method |
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1. Observe
2.Detect regularities, identify important variables
3. Create hyphothesis
4. Test hypothesis (systematic observation) |
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Definition
1. Reactivity: when behavior changes as a result of observational process
2. Low external validity: generalizing results to real world
3. Confounding variables:variables that effect outcomes
4. Sample Bias: systematic sampling of participants that produces a bias sample |
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| 3 steps to establishing causality |
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Definition
For A to directly cause B...
1. A&B must share a lawful relationship, must be correlated with one another
2. A must come before B
3. C must not cause A and/or B, nor must it mediate A to B |
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| Set up of an Experimental Design |
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Definition
a. Research Question
b. Hypothesis
c. independent variable
d. dependent variable |
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| 3 Descriptive Statistics of Centeral Tendency |
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Definition
1. Mode: occurs the most
2. Median: middle #
3. Mean: arithmatic average |
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Definition
| shows the statistical signifigance |
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| Principles of Research Ethics |
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Definition
1. informed consent: participants understand rights
2. debriefing: participants know what purpose of study was
3. confidentiality/anonymity: keep info secure, participants respond honestly/naturally
4. animal research: treat animals humane, insure proper care |
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