extra research methods cards Flashcards
1
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reliability
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consistency of a measure
2
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validity
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truthfulness of a measure
3
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experimental group
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subjected to independent variable, manipulated
4
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control group
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similar in every way to the experimental group except for the manipulation of the independent variable (random assignment)
5
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placebo control group
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group that does not receive treatment including an active ingredient.
6
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double blind design
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neither researchers or the control group know who has the placebo pill
7
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quasi experimental design
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when random assignment is not possible, participants get assignment to groups based on a characteristic
