Unit 2 - Module 5

Question 1

Scientific Method

Answer 1

self correcting process for evaluating ideas with observation and analysis

Question 2

Theory

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

testable prediction; often implied by theories

Question 4

Operational Definitions

Answer 4

carefully worded statements of exact procedures used in a research study

Question 5

Replication

Answer 5

repeating research study using operational definitions to see if findings extend to other circumstances

Question 6

Case Study

Answer 6

analysis of individuals studied in depth in hopes of revealing universal principles

Question 7

Naturalistic Observation

Answer 7

observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without manipulating or controlling the situation

Question 8

Survey

Answer 8

technique for retrieving self reported attitudes or behaviors; usually by questioning a random sample that represents a population

Question 9

Sampling Bias

Answer 9

flawed sampling process that produces an unrepresentative sample

Question 10

Population

Answer 10

everyone in a group being studied

Question 11

Random Sample

Answer 11

sample that fairly represents a population; each member has equal chance of being chosen