2.2.1 and 2.2.2

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

A testable production, often implied by a theory

Question 2

In testing a theory, it can cause…

Answer 2

Bias subjective observations

Question 3

Operational definition

Answer 3

A statement of the procedures (operations) used to define research variables. For example, human intelligence may be operationally defines as what an intelligence test measures

Question 4

Replication

Answer 4

Repeating the essence of a research study, usually with different participants in different situations to see whether the basic finding extends to other participants and circumstances

Question 5

A theory will be useful if it effectively…

Answer 5

Organizes a range f self-reports and observations and implies clear predictions that anyone can use to check the theory or to derive practical applications

Question 6

Case study

Answer 6

An observation technique in which one person is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles

Question 7

Case studies often suggest…

Answer 7

Directions for further study, and the show is what can happen

Question 8

Unrepresentative information can lead to…

Answer 8

Mistaken judgements and false conclusions

Question 9

Survey

Answer 9

A technique for ascertaining the self-reported attitudes of behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group

Question 10

Wording of a survey….

Answer 10

Can effect people’s answers

Question 11

The best basis for generalizing is…

Answer 11

From a representative sample or cases

Question 12

Population

Answer 12

All the cars in a group being studied, from which samples can be drawn

Question 13

Random sample

Answer 13

A sample that fairly represents a population because each member had an equal chance of inclusion

Question 14

Naturalistic observations

Answer 14

Observing an recording heavier in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate and control the situation

Question 15

Natural observations does not explain…

Answer 15

Behavior but describes it

Question 16

The more developed a primate’s brain….

Answer 16

The more likely it is that the animal will display deceptive behaviors

Question 17

People are slower paced in….

Answer 17

Economically less-developed countries

Question 18

People in colder climates….

Answer 18

Tend to live at a faster pace

Question 19

Theory

Answer 19

An explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events