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Chapter 2 Vocab
Mrs. Stearns
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Psychology
12th Grade
09/17/2013

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bias
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A predisposition to a certain point of view despite the facts
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case study
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An in-depth study of a single person or group to reveal some universal principle
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construct
Definition
Idea that cannot be seen or measured directly
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control group
Definition
In an experiment, the group that does not receive the treatment
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correlation
Definition
The relationship between variables
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cross-sectional method
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A method of research that looks at different age groups at the same time in order to understand changes that occur during the life span
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dependent variable
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In an experiment, the factor that is being measured and that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable
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double-blind study
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An experiment in which neither the participant not the researcher knows whether the participant has received the treatment or the placebo
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ethics
Definition
Rules and standards for proper and responsible behavior
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experimental group
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In a study, the participants who receive the treatment
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hypothesis
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A prediction or assumption about behavior that is tested through scientific research
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independent variable
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The factor that is manipulated by the researcher to determine its effect on another variable
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laboratory observation
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The study of behavior in a controlled situation
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longitudinal method
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A type of research in which the same people are studied over a long time period
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naturalistic observation
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The study of behavior in naturally occurring situations without manipulation or control on the part of the observer
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negative correlation
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The relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other variable decreases
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placebo
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An inert substance used in controlled experiments to test the effectiveness of another substance
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positive correlation
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A relationship between variables in which one variable increases as the other variable also increases
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random sample
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A survey population selected by chance which fairly represents the general population
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replicate
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To repeat a research study, usually with different participants and in different situations, to confirm the results of the original study
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sample
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A representative segment of a target population
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single blind experiment
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A study in which the participants are unaware of whether they are in the control group or the experimental group
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standard deviation
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A measure of the distance of every score to the mean
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stratified sample
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A sample drawn in such a way that known subgroups within a population are represented in proportion to their numbers in the general population
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survey
Definition
A research technique for acquiring data about the attitudes or behaviors of a group of people, usually by asking questions of a representative, random sample
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target population
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The total group to be studied or described and from whom samples may be drawn
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variables
Definition
factors that are measured in a scientific study
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volunteer bias
Definition
The concept that people who volunteer to participate in research studies often differ from those who do not volunteer
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