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| What are the five steps in the Scientific Method? |
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Definition
1. Ask a question
2. Develop hypothesis
3. test hypothesis
4. make conclusions
5. publish conclusions |
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| What is a dependant variable? |
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Definition
| the value/characteristic that changes as a result of an experiment |
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| What is an independent variable? |
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Definition
| A value/characteristic that can be tweaked for an experiment |
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| Name the three types of studies that detect change over time: |
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Definition
Cross sectional
Longitudinal
Cross Sequential |
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| What is an institutional review board (IRB)? |
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Definition
| A group with the sole responsibility of ensuring ethical research |
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| What are the three requirements of ethical research? |
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Definition
| Voluntary, confidential and harmless |
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What six features must be included in the Informed Consent Document?
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Definition
1. Full disclosure of the nature of the research
2. Experience of the participant
3. Discription of risks/side effects
4. Description of potential benefits
5. Confidentiality statement
6. Contact info for PI |
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