RESEARCH METHODS Flashcards

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RESEARCH QUESTION

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answerable inquiry into a specific concern or issue.

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AIM

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reflects on what the researcher wants to find out

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IV

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whats manipulated or changed, whats being studied

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DV

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outcome factor or effect the iv has on behavior
- whats being observed in the experimental situation

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EXTRANEOUS VARIABLE

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a variable other than iv that may cause change in dv and affect the result

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CONTROLLED VARIABLE

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a variable which is constant and unchanged throughout the experiment
- age, gender etc

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VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION:

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Ensures theres no pressure put on the participant to partake the experiment

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WITHDRAWL RIGHTS:

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a participant is able to discontinue their involvement in an experiment at any time.

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INFORMED CONSENT:

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ensures participants understand the nature and purpose of the experiment before agreeing into the experiment. must occur on proper documentation - such as a consent form. People who are unable to give consent should get a parent or guardian tp provide this.

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CONFIDENTIALITY

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privacy and protection of participants personal information in a experiment (making sure its all anonymous)

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DECEPTION

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making sure participants know the true purpose of the experiment and the affects it may have

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DEBRIEFING:

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ensures at the end of the experiment, participants understand the purpose of the experiment (aim, results, etc)

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EXPERIMENTAL GROUP

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EXPOSED TO THE IV IN THE EXPERIMENT

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CONTROL GROUP

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NOT EXPOSED TO THE IV IN THE EXPERIMENT

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