Chapter 2 (15 questions) Flashcards
memorize (20 cards)
Control Group
a group in an experiment in which a variable is not being tested
Independent Variable
The variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher
Experimental Group
a group of participants who receive the treatment being tested in an experiment
Dependant Variable
What you measure in an experiment is affected by the independent variable.
Subjects
the entities being tested or observed
Hypothesis
a possible answer to a question/educated guess
Results
the data observations collected during an experiment
Control
A standard used for comparison in an experiment
Variable
A factor, trait, or condition that can be changed or measured within an experiment
Ethics for Psychology Experiment
-informed consent
-protection from harm
-right to withdraw
-confidentiality
-minimizing deception
Milgrims Experiment (BZz)
explored the extent to which people would obey authority, even when inflicting harm on others
Zimbardos Experiment
psychological effects of power and authority in a simulated prison environment. originally planned for 2 weeks but shut down after 6 days
Positive + Negative Correlation
Positive: Both variables increase
Negative: One variable increases, and the other does not
Double Blind Study
A trial where neither the participants nor the researchers know which treatment patients are given
Placebo
a fake treatment
Research Methods: Case Study (detailed)
a detailed, in-depth investigation of a single individual group or event
Research Methods: Cross-sectional (compares)
a research that compares different groups of people
Research Methods: Survey
gathering data by asking participants a set of questions
Research Methods: Naturalistic
observing in a natural environment without intervening or manipulating
Research Methods: Longitudinal
observing and repeatedly measuring the same individuals or group over an extended period
