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Cross-cultural studies
Flashcards on cross-cultural studies as a research method
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09/30/2015

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What is a cross-cultural study?
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Where data is compared across cultures to see if the results are universal
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What is one issue commonly studied with a cross-cultural study?
Definition
Nature vs Nurture
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Are these studies reliable?
Definition
Yes, when controlled.
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What are two disadvantages of cross-cultural studies?
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They can be hard and expensive to conduct; if the researcher uses the same procedures in different cultures, people may understand and react to it differently.
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Why could a high level of control have a negative effect on the results?
Definition
Demand characteristics.
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