RESEARCH METHODS Flashcards
RESEARCH QUESTION
answerable inquiry into a specific concern or issue.
AIM
reflects on what the researcher wants to find out
IV
whats manipulated or changed, whats being studied
DV
outcome factor or effect the iv has on behavior
- whats being observed in the experimental situation
EXTRANEOUS VARIABLE
a variable other than iv that may cause change in dv and affect the result
CONTROLLED VARIABLE
a variable which is constant and unchanged throughout the experiment
- age, gender etc
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION:
Ensures theres no pressure put on the participant to partake the experiment
WITHDRAWL RIGHTS:
a participant is able to discontinue their involvement in an experiment at any time.
INFORMED CONSENT:
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.
CONFIDENTIALITY
privacy and protection of participants personal information in a experiment (making sure its all anonymous)
DECEPTION
making sure participants know the true purpose of the experiment and the affects it may have
DEBRIEFING:
ensures at the end of the experiment, participants understand the purpose of the experiment (aim, results, etc)
EXPERIMENTAL GROUP
EXPOSED TO THE IV IN THE EXPERIMENT
CONTROL GROUP
NOT EXPOSED TO THE IV IN THE EXPERIMENT