Chapter 2 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is an abstract in an empirical journal article?
Short summary of the study that includes topic, methodology, results, and what was learned.
What is SCOPUS?
A newer database with a wider range of sources.
What does PsycINFO provide?
Records written about research studies.
What is a variable?
A difference that can be measured or compared in a study.
What is the purpose of peer review?
Allows experts to give feedback before publication.
What should research questions be?
As specific as possible.
What does a correlational research question examine?
If behaviors occur together.
What is the primary motivation for answering a research question?
To test a theory.
What are the four subsections of the Method section in an empirical journal article?
- Participants
- Design
- Materials
- Procedure
What does the Discussion section of an empirical journal article include?
Summary of what was learned and direction for future research.
What is included in the Results section of an empirical journal article?
Summary of data and tests performed to analyze the data.
What are review articles and book chapters used for?
Organizing and summarizing research in a particular area.
What is an example of a data-driven hypothesis?
Inductive reasoning used to make another prediction based on previous results.
What is a theory-driven hypothesis?
Made from predictions of a theory.
What does a literature review help determine?
The best operational definitions.
What characterizes a multiple experiment/study article?
- One overall introduction
- Separate method and results for each design
- General discussion section
What type of reasoning does theory-driven hypothesis use?
Deductive reasoning.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a database of survey materials developed for research.
PsychTESTS
True or False: Literature reviews can help find sources relevant to a research question.
True
What is the significance of replicating results?
To strengthen the results.
What does the Introduction section of an empirical journal article do?
Introduces the topic and research question, and states the researcher’s goal.
